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"The Ace" is a captivating story about life and love, about daring to be yourself and doing the things you want to, and also about how hard it can to escape loneliness. Emma Hamberg skilfully portrays a magical, fairytale summertime in Sweden where anything can happen. The warmth and wit of her writing is impossible to resist, and the accurate dialogue grabs you emotionally.
In a romantic summer castle on their own island, Hjortholmen, in the middle of Lake Vänern, live an artist couple, Pelle and Maja Hannix. They live a life that most people can only dream of. Among antiquated furniture, ornate rooms and pink marble columns, Pelle and Maja each have their own studio. Even if the garden has been neglected, the apple groves, orangery and lily pond still show its original charm: a secret paradise where fallow deer graze freely and the quiet bubble of the water laps against the shore. Despite this, Maja is yearning for something else. Pelle's wishes and career have overshadowed hers for several years now, and she has finally lost herself. Their relationship has also changed, and the lack of intimacy has left her feeling increasingly lonely and isolated. Maja longs to be able to support herself and rediscover happiness and creativity. After reading an article on swimming courses for adults, she decides to set up the large mosaic pool behind the castle and teach swimming on the island. Besides the swimming, she imagines days filled with inspiring conversation and exciting encounters with other people, which is just what she needs. However, things don't turn out as she anticipates. Rights sold to: Sweden, Pirat Germany, Piper Denmark, Aronsen |
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