Douglas Westerbeke A Short Walk Through a Wide World Paperback Book

A spellbinding fantasy adventure that follows a young woman struck down by a mysterious curse, and her extraordinary journey in search of survival. Races around the globe, through deserts and cities, across oceans OPRAH DAILYThe International Bestseller READERS LOVE A SHORT WALK A unique blend of adventure and fantasyYou just cannot put the book downA true love letter to travel, adventure and discoveryThe worldbuilding is amazingThis book is incredibleI loved every page of itParis, 1885. On an otherwise ordinary night, Aubry Tourvel spoiled, stubborn and nine years old is suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness at the family dinner table. When a visit to a doctor only makes her worse, Aubry flees to the outskirts of the city, where she realises that it is this very act of movement that keeps her alive. She has no choice she must run from this curse. And so begins her incredible lifelong journey across the world. But with risk at every turn, what will it take for Aubry to survive? As seen on Jimmy Fallons Tonight Show Book Club An epic adventure...rich with all the possibilities the world can hold PEOPLE Imagine Life of Pi and The Midnight Library rolled into one NEW YORK TIMES Dazzling... I savoured every page SHELBY VAN PELT | Douglas Westerbeke A Short Walk Through a Wide World Paperback Book