Egypt, 1964. The great temple at Abu Simbel must be dismantled and resurrected high above the rising waters of the Aswan Dam. This daunting task is overseen by Avery, a young engineer who, at the same time, is carefully building a life with his new wife, Jean. But not everything can be saved once the floodgates have opened: villages will be deluged, thousands will be exiled from their homes, and graves will be moved. And when Avery and Jean suffer a terrible loss of their own, they begin their separate journeys through the landscape of grief. Weaving historical moments with the quiet intimacy of human lives, The Winter Vault is the story of a husband and a wife trying to find their way back to each other; of people and nations displaced; and of the myriad means by which we all seek out a place to call home.
Anne Michaels
Anne Michaels is a Canadian poet and novelist known for her lyrical prose and exploration of themes such as memory, history, and loss. Her most notable work is the novel "Fugitive Pieces," which won the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction in 1997 and has been translated into over 20 languages. Michaels' writing is characterized by its poetic language and intricate storytelling, often weaving together past and present, personal and historical narratives. Her work has had a significant impact on the literary world, earning her recognition as a leading voice in contemporary Canadian literature.
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