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A mapper of the highest mountain peaks realizes his true obsession; a young woman afire with scientific curiosity must come to terms with a romantic fantasy; brothers and sisters, torn apart at an early age, are beset by dreams of reunion...Ranging across two centuries, and from the western Himalayas to an Adirondack village, these wonderfully imagined novellas and stories travel the territories of yearning and awakening, of loss and unexpected discovery.
Although each richly layered tale stands alone, readers who are already fans of Andrea Barrett will discover subtle links to characters in her earlier works. Throughout, Barrett's most characteristic theme – the happenings in that borderland between science and desire – reverberates in the diverse lives of a cast of unforgettable characters.
"Elegant and exhilarating, subtle and haunting, Barrett has an alchemist's talent for transforming scientific fact into lively fiction."
SUNDAY TIMES
"Andrea Barrett's work stands out for it's sheer intelligence. The overall effect is quietly dazzling."
NEW YORK TIMES
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