SCULPTOR'S DAUGHTER: A CHILDHOOD MEMOIR

By Tove Jansson

Synopsis

Tove Jansson's first memoir captures afresh the enchantments and fears of her Helsinki childhood. Restored to its original form, Sculptor's Daughter gives us a glimpse of the mysteries of winter ice, the bonhomie of balalaika parties, and the vastness of Christmas viewed from beneath the tree.

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Narrator	Alison Child
Length	4hrs 30mins
Catalogue No.	10057
Publisher	Sort of Books

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