Hatchet

By Olga Rogozenco (Illustrator); Mihail Sadoveanu; A. K. Brackob (Introduction by) | Publisher: Histria Books

About the book

The first crime novel in Romanian literature is now available in a new illustrated edition. The story is based on the classic Romanian folk poem Miorita. Vitoria Lipan is the wife of a shepherd living in a Moldavian village. She can't read or write but she has outstanding intuition. One day she gets a premonition that something happened to her husband, who was away looking to buy more sheep. Guided by archaic symbols and local superstitions, Vitoria embarks on a journey to learn the truth. Her character is a unique portrayal of a simple peasant woman in the 1930s. Despite being illiterate she becomes a true female sleuth, crushing every stereotype of that time period.

Editions of Hatchet

Hardcover
ISBN 9781592113101

Read an Excerpt

The first crime novel in Romanian literature is now available in a new illustrated edition. The story is based on the classic Romanian folk poem Miorita. Vitoria Lipan is the wife of a shepherd living in a Moldavian village. She can't read or write but she has outstanding intuition. One day she gets a premonition that something happened to her husband, who was away looking to buy more sheep. Guided by archaic symbols and local superstitions, Vitoria embarks on a journey to learn the truth. Her character is a unique portrayal of a simple peasant woman in the 1930s. Despite being illiterate she becomes a true female sleuth, crushing every stereotype of that time period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hatchet about?

The first crime novel in Romanian literature is now available in a new illustrated edition. The story is based on the classic Romanian folk poem Miorita. Vitoria Lipan is the wife of a shepherd living in a Moldavian village. She can't read or write but she has outstanding intuition. One day she gets a premonition that something happened to her husband, who was away looking to buy more sheep. Guided by archaic symbols and local superstitions, Vitoria embarks on a journey to learn the truth. Her character is a unique portrayal of a simple peasant woman in the 1930s. Despite being illiterate she becomes a true female sleuth, crushing every stereotype of that time period.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hatchet?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction

Where can I read a sample of Hatchet?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781592113101

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hatchet?

Olga Rogozenco (Illustrator); Mihail Sadoveanu; A. K. Brackob (Introduction by)

Who is the Publisher of the book Hatchet?

Histria Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Hatchet is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781592113101)

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