Matthew Fults

The Sunflower Widows

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Produktbeschreibung

"Powerful." "Beautiful." "Terrific." "Skillful storytelling." "Emotionally wrenching." "Engaging." - Goodreads Where grief runs deep and love lingers long, one woman leads the way from sorrow to strength.In a quiet Ukrainian village nestled between golden fields and gathering shadows, the echoes of war reach those left behind.The Sunflower Widows is a "beautiful, emotionally intelligent novel" that explores the silent suffering of women whose lives are forever changed, not on the battlefield, but in kitchens, nurseries, and empty spaces once shared with loved ones.Kathryna never knew her father. He died a hero in World War II before she took her first breath. Her mother, consumed by sorrow, died without healing. Now, as war returns, Kathryna faces a new generation of grief and discovers a quiet calling.They lost the men they loved, but not the strength to carry on...Determined not to let others suffer in silence, she begins with a simple gesture: a cup of tea, a quiet conversation, and an open door. Her home becomes a quiet refuge for Yulia, a young nurse and newlywed whose world collapsed in a heartbeat. For Ana, the resilient elder who loved through war. And for Natalia, a mother who returned from Berlin to assist in the war effort, only to face devastation.Within Kathryna's modest home, sorrow finds a voice, strength is shared in silence, and healing begins. As word spreads, her home becomes a haven for the broken-hearted. Together, they carry invisible wounds and begin to plant hope in barren soil. In a land torn by war, it is in quiet moments and shared stories that the deepest healing takes root.The Sunflower Widows is a soul-stirring tribute to love, strength, and the unbreakable bonds between women. Inspired by true events, it stands as a powerful testament to love that endures, grief that unites, and the strength that rises when everything else falls away!Perfect for fans of The Kite Runner and All the Light We Cannot See.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tradecraft Werks
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 352g
• ISBN-13: 9798218733001
• Artikelnr.: 74955716

Autorenporträt

Matthew Fults is an award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker. He is a former newspaper journalist and editor, an accomplished brand photographer, and his documentary work has been praised by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Detroit Free Press, Boston Globe and TV Guide among others.He is known for possessing a cinematic writing style and crafting scenes so rich with sensory detail that readers feel transported into the story. His thrillers have been compared to Vince Flynn and Dan Baldacci; his literary fiction to Milan Kundera and Kristin Hannah; and his travel essays have been humorously described as "the love child of Hunter S. Thompson and Ernest Hemingway on LSD." Fults's long-form storytelling is known for its poignancy, exceptional realism and literary style of journalism. His debut novel, The Scotland Project, was named a finalist for best thriller of the year. It's sequel, Messenger for the Dead, debuted summer 2025 and has been called "an essential terrorism thriller." The final book in the series, The Consequence of Sin, will land January 13, 2026.Meanwhile, his literary fiction debut, The Sunflower Widows, is being heralded as "A quiet triumph" and "Masterful." Discovery calls it "A must read" while The Book Commentary says "Fults's layered, empathetic portrayal of women living through war will captivate readers immensely." It's scheduled for a Sept. 23, 2025 release.