Lesley Krueger es una novelista y cineasta canadiense galardonada cuyas obras se caracterizan por una aguda visión de la psique humana y las cuestiones sociales. A través de su estilo cautivador y su rico lenguaje, explora relaciones complejas y temas universales. Su escritura a menudo se describe como situada históricamente pero siempre con una resonancia atemporal que atrae a los lectores contemporáneos. Krueger teje magistralmente historias que son a la vez desafiantes y atractivas, dejando una impresión duradera en el lector.
The narrative follows a clever young woman, Eleanor, who embarks on a romantic journey with a handsome soldier, Robin. Their love story is marked by both romance and misunderstandings, enhanced by the unique twist of time travel. Eleanor experiences these temporal shifts alone, adding complexity to their relationship as she navigates the challenges of love across different eras.
He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him. – Spanish proverb Lesley Krueger began her travels as soon as she could navigate planes, trains, and buses alone, motivated by the realization that her immigrant grandmothers never felt at home in the New World. Curious about the experience of being a foreigner, she intertwines her own travel narratives with those of her grandmothers, delving into the concepts of home, expatriation, and community. Her journeys take her through India, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, and North America, where she encounters both humor and danger—like a night spent in a small-town brothel or facing jaguar poachers in Brazil. A memorable flight in a Twin Otter through a storm in Labrador reveals unexpected truths about her surroundings. The act of displacing oneself often leads to self-discovery, prompting reflections on the visceral nature of travel. The language of journeying—words like push, pull, and take—evokes deep emotions, paralleling the instinctive push of birth. This exploration resonates with the New World’s fascination with rebirth, a theme her grandmothers may not have experienced, except perhaps through her poignant reflections.