Tata

When the past knocks at the door, even the simplest words can change your entire life. "Tata" is a novel for those seeking warmth, support, and hope for the best. This story will stay with you for a long time and remind you: sometimes the most important thing is just to be there. The long-awaited new book by Valérie Perrin, the most beloved writer in France, has been translated into several languages. "Tata" (stress on the last syllable) is an affectionate and informal term of address in French for an aunt. It is often used by children and adults alike to emphasize a special close bond and express the power of love. "Your aunt has passed away," a policeman announces. But Agnès understands that this is impossible, since Colette died three years ago. A mistake? A coincidence of names? To identify the body, Agnès returns to the small town in Burgundy she left many years ago, but instead of answers, she receives more questions. Why did the stranger leave tape recordings as a will? Why were they addressed to Agnès? And if Colette really did die only now, who has been resting in the cemetery all these years? I won't rush. I'll listen little by little. I'll close my eyes and leave it to chance. Let the tapes be like a book you don't want to swallow, but rather savor. "The novel intrigues from the first page to the last, leaving you eager to find out what Aunt Colette was hiding. Perrin invites you on a journey filled with drama, family secrets, and unexpected discoveries. And it will not leave anyone indifferent—neither the heroine nor the readers." —Lera Chebitko, editor of the media outlet "Burning Hut"