by Andreï Makine · Tusquets Editores S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788483102930
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In 'Between Heaven and Earth,' Andreï Makine presents the story of two lovers, Jacques Dorme and Alexandra, whose chance encounter on the Siberian steppe during World War II gives rise to an eternal love. Jacques, a pilot on a secret mission, and Alexandra, an exiled nurse, find their souls intertwined amidst the chaos and desolation. Fifty years later, a writer rescues their idyll, revealing how this story marked his own adolescence and his vision of France as the land of his dreams.
This moving novel explores themes of love, destiny, and memory, transporting the reader to a world of intense emotions and evocative landscapes. Makine weaves a narrative rich in detail and symbolism, where each element, from a rainy day to a broken amber necklace, resonates with meaning and depth.
Andreï Yaroslavovich Makine is a French novelist. He also publishes under the pseudonym Gabriel Osmonde. Makine's novels include Dreams of My Russian Summers (1995) which won two top French awards, the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Médicis. He was elected to seat 5 of the Académie Française on 3 March 2016, succeeding Assia Djebar.
