Set against the backdrop of World War I and the Russian Revolution, The Wine of Solitude tells the story of Hélène, a lonely young girl trapped between an indifferent father and a vain, self-absorbed mother. Neglected and yearning for affection, she grows up amidst political upheaval and personal betrayal, her longing for love slowly transforming into resentment and a desire for revenge. With lyrical prose and emotional precision, Irène Némirovsky captures a powerful journey of self-discovery, isolation, and the complex bonds between parent and child.
Technical details:
• Pages: 256 (paperback edition)
• Publication year: 2012 (Vintage/UK edition)
• Publisher: Vintage (UK)
• Language: English (translated by Sandra Smith)
