The Lady of the Sea, by Branka Valcic
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“The Lady of the Sea is a heartfelt triumph of a novel, as much a meditation on mending damaged family ties as it is a chronicle of one young woman’s search for the truth behind the mythology of a curse. Branka Valcic imagines the Island of Školj so vibrantly that it transforms, alongside its rich cast of inhabitants, into a character in its own right. The captivating journey at the heart of the story will leave readers entranced by the alluring voice of the Lady of the Sea as she beckons Mareta from across the waves.” —Daniel Burgess, Editor, NY Book Editors On an island steeped with tradition there is one story that has been told for generations: the story of the Lady of the Sea. Grandma Antica, the village healer, shares the story with Mareta, an island girl whose name means a wave. Mareta spends her time diving, fishing, and collecting objects from the sea, weaving them into collages. Although Mareta loves hearing the story about the Lady of the Sea, something about the story doesn’t feel quite right to her. When a series of omens leads Mareta’s family to make a drastic change, Mareta loses her home, her purpose, and her self-identity. Following omens of her own and learning to trust her intuition, Mareta searches for herself and the true story of the Lady of the Sea. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Branka Valcic was born in Zagreb, Croatia. At the age of twenty-three she left Croatia to make Alaska her home. After ten years she returned to Europe with her husband and a young son. During summer she lives with her family on a sailing boat in the Croatian Adriatic. The Lady of the Sea is her first novel.
The Lady of the Sea, by Branka Valcic- Amazon Sales Rank: #1537342 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-06
- Released on: 2015-06-06
- Format: Kindle eBook
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Storytelling By Gail Matelson Branka Valcic is a very good storyteller. This is a tale about a very strong and self-reliant girl named Mareta. She lives on a sparsely populated island in which the inhabitants are consumed with a myth concerning the Lady of the Sea. Whether the stories are myth or reality, they guide Mareta's life. In some ways it's a coming of age story, in others it's an interesting look at a very different way of life. The story is constantly engaging, but for me, just a little long.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A beautiful tapestry for readers to enjoy By Charity Rowell-Stansbury I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.On the island of Skolj there is a story about the Lady of the Sea; a story that is filled with tragedy and unrequited love. It is believed that when the Lady's descendants accept her gifts, they are cursed to follow the Lady's path.For as long as she can remember, Mareta has felt connected to the sea. This connection has given her calm seas to navigate in, has provided her and her family with food, and provides Mareta with objects for her collages. The sea seems to mirror Mareta's moods; when she is upset, clouds and storms roll over the island. When Mareta is calm, the sun reappears and the rain is gentle.Mareta's father and grandmother warned Mareta against accepting offerings from the sea, saying that accepting these gifts would bind Mareta's destiny to the Lady's. Mareta believes in the Lady's existence, but she does not think that the "Lady's curse" is really a curse. Mareta believes that the curse as the Lady's plea to tell the story the way it was meant to be told; the way that the story might have ended if the Lady's love had not ended in tragedy. In a desperate attempt to dissuade Mareta from what is perceived as a path of tragedy and heartbreak, her family sends her to the city on the mainland to pursue a different destiny.Does the Lady actually exist, or have the Lady's supposed descendants subconsciously chosen paths of tragedy by believing in the story? Will Mareta stay on the mainland and pursue a different destiny, or will she try to reconnect with the sea? If she decides to return to Skolj; will the Lady accept her once again?In The Lady of the Sea, Branka Valcic weaves the well-developed legend of the Lady of the Sea into Mareta's life to create a beautiful tapestry for readers to enjoy. Like the sea, the story ebbs and flows naturally to encourage readers to explore its depths. The story has romantic elements that is reminiscent of the romance that one might find in classic literature; sometimes tragic and unrequited, but also newly discovered and being explored.The Lady of the Sea reads like classic literature with a contemporary tone and language. If you enjoy reading classic literature, or books in which reality mirrors legend; you will enjoy The Lady of the Sea by Branka Valcic.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Feminine, haunting story By Elizabeth Blake This haunting fable contained all the elements of the sea: it rolled gently, hinted at wild nature, stormy tragedy, built a haunting story of lost love, and embodied a coming-of-age character arc. We follow the young islander, Mareta, as she uncovers the truth about her birth, destiny, and the feared Lady of the Sea. The story only lulled in a few moments, which actually help to create a quiet, oceanic tone. I wasn't familiar with many Lady of the Sea myths, but the narration felt deeply feminine, touching on the ghostly aspects of unrequited romance, suffering, misunderstanding, and the ultimate triumph of love and understanding.
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