Tata : From the bestselling author of Fresh Water for Flowers

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ata begins with a mystery - Agnes is asked to identify the body of her aunt Colette-who, as far as she knows, died three years earlier. From this phone call, Valerie Perrin crafts a compelling blend of family saga and literary suspense. As Agnes searches for the truth, buried secrets and hidden lives come to light, revealing an unforgettable cast of characters and the story of the woman she thought she knew, whose decision to fake her own death sets in motion a layered tale of resilience, identity, and reinvention.

Told with humour and emotional depth, Tata is a captivating story about the mysteries that shape a life and the courage that is required of women who choose to forge one's own path.

Language: English (Language of text), French (Original language of a translated text)

MEDIA REVIEWS

“Tata is Perrin’s most ambitious, most intimate, most liberating, most important book.”―Le Parisien “Valérie Perrin is a prodigious storyteller.”―Elle “A gripping story about the power of friendship as a safe harbor from abusive families.”―Publishers Weekly “Tata approaches storytelling as a vital force.”―Asymptote Journal

“There is an ease to Valérie Perrin’s prose. The simple language and fast-paced plot make a novel of considerable length surprisingly quick to read.” - Saturday Paper

What readers are saying: "Utterly captivating. Tata is at once an intriguing and compelling family saga that will capture your attention from the first page." Waterstones 5 stars "A fascinating family story, full of hidden secrets and deception." Waterstones 4 stars

"An absorbing French family saga." Waterstones 5 stars

"An intricate study of life through untold stories." Waterstones 4 stars

"The characters whilst damaged are engaging and powerful and the writing is superb." Waterstones 4 stars "A compelling mystery with beautifully told interwoven stories of friendship, love, and darkness." Waterstones 5 stars

“A highly recommended read for lovers of fine literature and interesting family drama and intrigue.” NetGalley, 5 stars “A master weaver of stories.” NetGalley, 5 stars

“This is one of those books that I call special.” NetGalley, 5 stars “I highly recommend this book.” NetGalley, 5 stars “A truly captivating read.” NetGalley, 4 stars

“It thrums with heart and warmth.” NetGalley, 4 stars “A fascinating and extremely original read.” NetGalley, 4 stars

“There’s something almost reflective of real life here: messy, tangled, and unpredictable—sometimes uplifting, sometimes devastating.” NetGalley, 4 stars

“Gorgeous.” NetGalley, 4 stars