The Tokyo Suite

The English-language debut of one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Brazilian literature, The Tokyo Suite is a gripping exploration of the complexities of modern family dynamics and the tensions hiding just under the surface of ordinary lives. 

It’s a seemingly ordinary morning when Maju, a nanny, boards a bus with Cora, the young girl she’s been caring for, and disappears. The abduction, an act as impulsive as it is extreme, sets off a series of events that will force each character to confront their deepest fears and desires.

Fernanda, Cora's mother, is a successful executive who is so engulfed in her own personal crisis that she initially fails to notice her daughter's disappearance. Her marriage is strained, and she finds solace in an affair, distancing herself further from her family. Meanwhile, her husband, overwhelmed by the complexities of their domestic life, remains emotionally detached. As Maju navigates the streets of São Paulo with Cora, the “white army” of nannies, a term coined by Fernanda, seems to watch her every move, heightening her sense of paranoia and urgency. 

Madalosso’s narrative delves deep into the human psyche, examining themes of maternal guilt, societal expectations, and the search for personal identity. Rich and multi-layered, The Tokyo Suite is a poignant and gripping tale that captures the essence of modern urban life and the lengths to which people will go to reclaim a sense of control and meaning in their lives. 

TARGET CONSUMER
- Fans of contemporary Brazilian literature and of literary fiction exploring psychological and societal themes.
- Readers who appreciate domestic dramas centered on family dynamics, personal crises, and hidden tensions within seemingly ordinary lives.
- Readers of psychological literary thrillers who enjoy suspenseful and gripping narratives involving abduction, personal identity, and complex character motivations.
- Readers of women’s fiction looking for strong, multi-layered female characters dealing with issues like maternal guilt, societal expectations, and personal discovery.
- Readers of The Lost Daugther by Elena Ferrante, The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, August Blue by Deborah Levy, The Outline Trilogy by Rachel Cusk
- For readers of novels by Valeria Luiselli, Fernanda Melchor, Mariana Enriquez, Nina Hernadez, Samantha Schweblin, Clarice Lispector

KEY SELLING POINTS
- A gripping and multi-layered narrative that explores modern family dynamics and the lengths people go to reclaim control over their lives
- A profound exploration of motherhood, class and race divisions, wealth inequality, and the pressures exerted on women by social norms and expectations
- The novel offers cultural and social insight into life in São Paulo, providing an immersive experience into Brazilian urban life and societal issues, particularly around domestic work and maternal roles.
- English-language debut by critically acclaimed author known for nuanced storytelling and rich character development