by Amélie Nothomb · Diogenes Verlag AG · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783257247619
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In this captivating novel, Amélie Nothomb tells the story of her father, Patrick Nothomb, who at 28 takes on his first diplomatic post as Consul General of Belgium in Stanleyville, in the newly independent Congo. The year 1964 becomes a trial by fire when he finds himself caught in the middle of a political crisis and must negotiate for the lives of hundreds of hostages, facing extreme situations. The work is an intimate and moving portrait that intertwines family history with the major events of a turbulent era, exploring identity and human resilience in a changing world.
