Set in 1913, the novel follows Mieczysław Wojnicz, a Polish man suffering from tuberculosis, as he travels to a secluded health resort in the Sudeten Mountains. Amidst the eerie and atmospheric setting, Wojnicz encounters a diverse group of patients and becomes embroiled in mysterious occurrences that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural. As he grapples with his illness and the enigmatic environment, themes of mortality, identity, and the uncanny are explored, creating a rich tapestry of psychological and existential intrigue.
Olga Tokarczuk is one of Poland's most celebrated and beloved authors, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Man Booker International Prize, as well as her country's highest literary honor, the Nike. She is the author of eight novels and two short story collections, and has been translated into more than thirty languages. Read more
