The Woman in Valencia - by Annie Perreault (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>While on vacation with her family in Valencia, Claire Halde witnesses a shocking event that becomes the catalyst for a protracted downward spiral and a profound personal unravelling as she struggles to come to grips with her role in the incident.This haunting novel, which unfolds across three timelines set in as many decades, takes the reader on a dark journey through the minds of three women whose pasts, presents, and futures are decided by a single encounter on a scorching summer afternoon.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>While on vacation with her family in Valencia, Claire Halde witnesses a shocking event that becomes the catalyst for a protracted downward spiral and a profound personal unravelling as she struggles to come to grips with her role in the incident. This haunting novel, which unfolds across three timelines set in as many decades, takes the reader on a dark journey through the minds of three women whose pasts, presents, and futures are decided by a single encounter on a scorching summer afternoon.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[S]ome of the best-penned psychological insights into a tortured mind as I've come across in some time [...] I truly savoured reading <i>The Woman in Valencia</i>, being fully drawn into Claire's mind through her thoughts, actions, and inactions" --James Fisher, <i>Miramichi Reader</i> <p/> "QC Fiction, the Canadian imprint that specialises in translating French fiction into English, continues to be innovative: every title in their catalogue is stimulating to read . . . For a while I thought this would have been better as a long short story, but as the various strands of narrative assembled themselves I began to appreciate the author's artistry. Her focus is on the feelings and impulses of her main characters: we get right inside their heads, and the intensity of their emotions is palpable . . . The translation, as always with QC titles, is excellent: idiomatic and smooth." --Simon Lavery, Tredynas Days blog <p/> "<i>The Woman in Valencia</i> is a wonderful story containing far more questions than answers, and Boulanger has done a great job with Perreault's novel in what is her first full work of literary translation." --Tony Malone, Tony's Reading List blog<br><br><i> </i>"A beautiful novel and an engaging style that stays with the reader." --Yvon Paré, <i>Littérature du Québec</i> <p/> <br><br><br>"A beautiful novel that deftly addresses the themes of empathy, indifference, and attachment." --Nathalie Roy, <i>Salut Bonjour Weekend </i><br><br>"A novel in which inaction and avoidance collide, in a masterfully fictionalized retelling of a real-life event experienced by the author. As disturbing as it is moving." --Isabelle Houde, <i>Le Droit </i><br><br>"A resounding success! [The author's] dedication to finding exactly the right word is rare indeed. A joy for wordsmiths, and an author to watch out for." --Josée Boileau, <i>Journal de Montréal</i><br><br>"Alternating between tragedy and light, this debut novel forces the reader to question their own sense of compassion and empathy." --Claudia Larochelle, <i> L'actualité</i><br><br>"This was a quick read but certainly a remarkable one. It is a book that reflects the human condition well and makes us want to refer to other readers with glee. Well-crafted and thought-provoking, <i>The Woman in Valencia</i> will certainly be a noted novel of the 2021 season." --Steven Buechler, <i>The Library of Pacific Tranquility </i> <p/> <br><br><br>"Translations of French novels by Quebec authors don't always hit the mark in English Canada. <i>The Woman in Valencia</i> does. [...] These emotions, which many of us have known in life, make the novel and characters very accessible and draw us into the story, if only for a brief time. Perreault certainly has demonstrated an exceptional talent for this genre of fiction-writing, and her translator, Boulanger, impeccable work in rendering the novel into English. [...] If and when Perreault picks up the pen to write a new novel, I will eagerly read it. For the time being, I will nurture the tender strokes of unhappiness, the shadowy outcomes and the enduring characters of the women in her first novel." --Ian Thomas Shaw, <i>The Ottawa Review of Books </i><br><br>"With her finely honed writing style, the author explores the themes of avoidance, powerlessness in the face of incomprehension, and empathy as a middle ground." --Mario Cloutier, <i>La Presse+</i><br><br>"With pitch-perfect prose and an ear for rhythm, Annie Perreault explores the physical and psychological ramifications of anxiety with intelligence and sensitivity." --Anne-Frédérique Hébert-Dolbec, <i> Le Devoir </i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Annie Perreault</b> was born in Montreal and graduated from McGill University with a degree in Russian studies and French literature. <i>The Woman in Valencia</i> is her first novel. It was shortlisted for the Rendez-vous du premier roman and was a finalist for the prestigious Prix Ringuet. Her 2015 collection of short stories<i> L'occupation des jours </i>received an Honourable Mention from the Prix Adrienne-Choquette, and she is a previous winner of the Grand Prix littéraire Radio-Canada for best short story. Raised in the Laurentian town of Rawdon, Quebec, <b>Ann Marie Boulanger</b> returned to her native Montreal to pursue a BA in translation at Concordia University and has worked as a commercial translator since 1999. She is the owner of Traduction Proteus Inc., a certified translator, and a mentor for aspiring members of her professional order. She earned an MA in translation studies from Concordia in 2018. <i>The Woman in Valencia</i> is her first literary translation.
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