14th November : Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens

Where the Crawdads Sing is a novel by American author Delia Owens, published in 2018.

The story takes place in the 1950s and 1960s in the marshes of North Carolina, in the United States.

It tells the story of Kya Clark, a young girl who grows up alone in the marsh after her family leaves her. She learns to survive by herself and develops a deep connection with nature.

Kya is often rejected by the local community and becomes known as the “Marsh Girl.” Despite her loneliness, she is intelligent, curious and passionate about nature.

The story combines coming-of-age, romance, mystery and crime. When a young man is found dead, Kya becomes the main suspect.

The novel explores themes such as loneliness, prejudice, resilience, love and the relationship between humans and nature.

It is a moving story about a young woman who learns to survive and find her own place in the world.

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