John Burgess duikt in de gouden eeuw van de Angkor-beschaving van Cambodja om het verloren verleden tot leven te brengen. Zijn roman 'A Woman of Angkor' neemt lezers mee naar de 12e eeuw en reconstrueert het dagelijks leven binnen een van 's werelds grootste, maar minst bekende oude culturen. Burgess, een voormalig journalist en redacteur bij The Washington Post, gebruikt zijn expertise om diep meeslepende historische verhalen te creëren. Zijn werken onderzoeken niet alleen historische gebeurtenissen, maar ook de menselijke ervaringen daarin, en bieden lezers een fascinerende inkijk in lang vergeten werelden.
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John Burgess's journey begins with a deep-rooted passion for sailing and travel, which he discovered during his youth in New Zealand. At eighteen, he embarked on an adventurous hitch-hiking trip across Australia, followed by a transformative two-year sailing expedition across the Pacific and Asia. This book captures the essence of his adventures and the realization that these experiences would shape his life profoundly, hinting at further explorations to come.
Set in 1950s New Zealand, the narrative captures a nostalgic and carefree childhood in a post-war era. The protagonist reflects on the joy of community rebuilding, helping his father with farm chores, and attending a country school. Interactions with local Maori families enrich his experiences, highlighting the blend of cultures and the simplicity of rural life during that time. The story evokes themes of family, community, and the innocence of youth against a backdrop of optimism and renewal.