Prague, 1938: Eva flies down the street from her sister. Seller Inventory # 9780733630682īook Description Paperback. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. It is a tender and beautifully told story of memory, family and love. Favel Parrett's deep emotional insight and stellar literary talent shine through in this love letter to the strong women who bind families together, despite dislocation and distance. A life imbued with the spirit of Prague and the loved ones left behind. Here, Mana and Bill have made a life for themselves and their granddaughter. Inside, the smell of warm pipe tobacco and homemade cakes. Melbourne, 1980: Mala Li ka's grandma holds her hand as they climb the stairs to their third floor flat. The world can go to hell for all he cares because Babi is waiting for him in the warm flat.

A young boy can slip right under the heavy blanket that covers this city - the fear cannot touch him.

His anger slaps Eva, but his hate will change everything, as war forces so many lives into small, brown suitcases. Eva runs into him, hits the pavement hard. Suddenly a man steps out, a man wearing a hat. No matter what.Book Description Paperback. Here, Mána and Bill have made a life for themselves and their granddaughter.Ī life imbued with the spirit of Prague and the loved ones left behind.įavel Parrett's deep emotional insight and stellar literary talent shine through in this love letter to the strong women who bind families together, despite dislocation and distance. Melbourne, 1980: Malá Liška's grandma holds her hand as they climb the stairs to their third floor flat.

There was still love by favel parrett