this book is the readers’ favorite of the moment

This book is clearly the readers’ favorite of the moment, and its story is totally moving.

With this new literary season, book fans are buzzing. Indeed, many works are highlighted in the media. The opportunity to discover new authors or to read new books that are available in bookstores. Among the new ones, there is that of Virginia Tangvald, published by JC Lattès. Baptized Children of the seathe work has been available since August 21, 2024. But what is this book about? This is the story of Virginia (author and narrator) who was born on a boat built by the hands of her father, Peter Tangvald, an adventurer who traveled around the world several times.

This book is an investigation that shocked readers

But the young girl has no memory of her father. Indeed, when she was a baby, her mother ran away before her father disappeared in a shipwreck with his sister. Only his brother will continue to sail. But here again, a new tragedy hits this family hard: Virginia’s brother loses his life. In this totally gripping novel, the narrator will then embark on an investigation into her family. Across all the oceans of this world, she will try to find the answers to her questions. In this book, the author is caught up in a crazy investigation.

For France Info, the author looks back on her writing process: “I felt a violence behind my father’s quest or behind my father’s storywriting soothed me on the contrary”, she confides. “I find that it is through poetry that we can continue to see the mystery of life, the splendor of life even in all its painful aspects, to be in tune with this mystery which transforms the good and evil.”

“Children of the Sea” rewarded with a prize

And this book was rewarded by the readers of Female Version : Lydie B., a reader, gave her opinion on Les enfants du large: “Favorite for this poetic tribute. I loved discovering the intense writing of Virginia Tangvald.” This observation is shared by Anaïs D.: “Painful but thrilling, this book is one of the most illuminating I have read this year.” Murielle G. “embarked on the narrator’s moving quest and recommends this fascinating novel. You will have understood, this book will certainly leave you speechless. Discover this investigation which is taking place all over the world.