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    There, Beyond the Seven Mountains
    There, Beyond the Seven Mountains
    There, Beyond the Seven Mountains
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    There, Beyond the Seven Mountains

    By Valerian Markarov

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    A Heartrending Chronicle of Survival Amidst the Armenian Genocide

    This is the story of one of the thousands of Armenian families living within the Ottoman Empire, condemned to death by the Turkish authorities in 1915. This family chronicle is based on the recollections of survivors and preserved documents.

    Valerian Markarov's novella powerfully evokes that horrific period with consummate artistry. Gripping in its suspense from start to finish, this soul-stirring story feels like a literary masterpiece. The sheer strength of the writing is striking - it becomes impossible to look away.

    Precise, vivid descriptions and sumptuous language breathe life into every facet of this world touched by death and terror. Yet amidst the darkness, it remains a story of resilience and hope, one that helps us confront the horrors that occur when evil is permitted to reign unchecked.

    This beautiful, wrenching chronicle chronicles the struggle for survival of an Armenian family during the genocide in Turkey in 1915. Markarov's poignant storytelling transports the reader into the heart of this tragedy, while also offering a glimmer of light in the face of such profound human suffering. It is a work that demands to be read, reminding us of the high cost of indifference in the face of mass atrocity.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBadPress
    Release dateApr 8, 2024
    ISBN9781667472652
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