Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of My Father’s Orchards by Domnica Radulescu. This novel is published by Histria Fiction, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction.
My Father’s Orchards tells a previously untold story of a Romanian family caught in the crossfire between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia during World War II, further subjected to the post-war Communist dictatorships. This historical novel and family saga intertwines the shimmering reality of otherworldly beings and events, creating a unique and unforgettable narrative.
The novel’s exploration of political oppression, violence, and displacement is profoundly relevant to our present times, marked by turbulent immigrant realities and the ominous threats of totalitarianism and genocidal wars. Yet, amidst the violent realities depicted in the story, there remains a luminous thread of hope, fierce love, and belief in the power of remembrance that connects the characters and ultimately brings them solace and closure.
Praise for My Father’s Orchards
“My Father’s Orchards is a powerful story about the enduring spirit of those shaped by exile, survival, and love. What elevates the novel is its exquisite language. Rădulescu writes with emotional clarity and sensory richness. If you only have time to read one book this year, read this.” – Readers Favorite
“A novel that stays with you. It’s tender and brutal, beautiful and painful. It’s the kind of book you carry in your mind for days after, replaying moments and sentences. Highly recommended.” – Deviant Quill
Domnica Radulescu is a Romanian American award-winning novelist, playwright, and scholar who arrived in the United States in 1983 as a political refugee, having escaped the Communist dictatorship of her native Romania. She holds a PhD in French and Italian Literatures from the University of Chicago and is the author of three critically acclaimed novels. She is the 2011 recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, a two-time Fulbright scholar, and a distinguished service professor of French and Comparative Literature at Washington and Lee University.
My Father’s Orchards by Domnica Radulescu 352 pp., ISBN 978-1-59211-591-4, is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. The book is also available in eBook. Titles published under the various imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG).