The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen
The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen is a sweeping historical novel that follows the intertwined lives of two young people from different worlds who are brought together by tragedy and bound by an unbreakable bond. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 20th century, the novel explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit.
4.7 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2640 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 320 pages |
| Paperback | : | 40 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 2.26 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 5.83 x 0.1 x 8.27 inches |
Petra De Winter is a young Dutch woman who loses her family in a tragic accident. Bram Broen is a young Norwegian man who is fighting in the Resistance during World War II. When their paths cross, they find solace in each other's company and fall deeply in love.
But their love is not to be. The war tears them apart, and Petra is forced to flee to England. Bram is captured and sent to a concentration camp. For years, they have no contact with each other, and both believe the other to be dead.
After the war, Petra builds a new life for herself in England. She marries and has a family, but she never forgets Bram. Bram, meanwhile, returns to Norway a broken man. He is haunted by the memories of the war and the loss of Petra.
In the 1980s, Petra and Bram are reunited. They are both elderly now, but their love for each other is as strong as ever. They spend their remaining years together, sharing their memories and finding solace in each other's company.
The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. It is a story of love, loss, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
**Praise for The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen**
"A sweeping historical novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit." —The New York Times
"A beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." —The Washington Post
"A masterpiece of historical fiction. The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen is a story that will touch your heart and stay with you long after you finish reading it." —The San Francisco Chronicle
**About the Author**
The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram Broen is the debut novel of Dutch author Marieke Nijkamp. Nijkamp was born in the Netherlands in 1969. She studied history at the University of Amsterdam and worked as a journalist before turning to writing fiction.
Nijkamp's writing has been praised for its historical accuracy, its emotional depth, and its lyrical beauty. She has been compared to such authors as Anne Tyler, Alice Munro, and Jhumpa Lahiri.
Nijkamp lives in Amsterdam with her husband and two children.
4.7 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2640 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 320 pages |
| Paperback | : | 40 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 2.26 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 5.83 x 0.1 x 8.27 inches |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2640 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 320 pages |
| Paperback | : | 40 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 2.26 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 5.83 x 0.1 x 8.27 inches |
