Some truths heal, others shatter. Every family has secrets, but Tina's could change everything. After the first Artsakh war in the 1990s, Tina and her mother fled Armenia to live a new life in California. Now 23, Tina lives in quiet isolation, haunted by unanswered questions and a sense that something in her past doesn't quite add up. When suspicion leads her to believe her mother has been hiding the truth about her father's disappearance, Tina embarks on a journey back to Armenia.
But unearthing the past comes at a cost; some answers demand more than she's ready to give. As Tina digs into her family's buried history, a parallel story unfolds: a brilliant, troubled poet confined to a psychiatric hospital in Yerevan and the ancient echoes of a 10th-century monk in a remote monastery. What connects them-and how are their lives woven into Tina's own?Unraveling is a lyrical, emotionally charged exploration of identity, inherited trauma, and the resilience of the human spirit.
With unforgettable characters and a deeply personal quest at its core, this novel is a testament to the power of truth, forgiveness, and the search for belonging. Perfect for readers of literary fiction and poignant, character-driven stories about family and heritage. Discover Unraveling-a novel that will linger in your heart long after the final page.
Some truths heal, others shatter. Every family has secrets, but Tina's could change everything. After the first Artsakh war in the 1990s, Tina and her mother fled Armenia to live a new life in California. Now 23, Tina lives in quiet isolation, haunted by unanswered questions and a sense that something in her past doesn't quite add up. When suspicion leads her to believe her mother has been hiding the truth about her father's disappearance, Tina embarks on a journey back to Armenia.
But unearthing the past comes at a cost; some answers demand more than she's ready to give. As Tina digs into her family's buried history, a parallel story unfolds: a brilliant, troubled poet confined to a psychiatric hospital in Yerevan and the ancient echoes of a 10th-century monk in a remote monastery. What connects them-and how are their lives woven into Tina's own?Unraveling is a lyrical, emotionally charged exploration of identity, inherited trauma, and the resilience of the human spirit.
With unforgettable characters and a deeply personal quest at its core, this novel is a testament to the power of truth, forgiveness, and the search for belonging. Perfect for readers of literary fiction and poignant, character-driven stories about family and heritage. Discover Unraveling-a novel that will linger in your heart long after the final page.