The Loneliness of Horses
by Andrea Thalasinos
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Pub Date Mar 21 2025 | Archive Date Mar 16 2025
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Description
The Loneliness of Horses is a multigenerational narrative focusing on two women, Evie and Belle, whose lives intertwine across two centuries. In 1972 Northern Arizona, Evie, a young mother escaping her troubled past, finds solace in rescuing a wild horse during a history drought. Her journey leads her to Nova Scotia, where she becomes an equine therapist and forms bonds with Vietnam War draft resisters. Years later, she meets Logan, a troubled boy haunted by his fathers’ death, who claims to be guided by his imaginary grandmother.
In 1778 New Scotland (Canada), Belle, a Highland Scot displaced during the Scottish Clearances, defies her father to journey across the Atlantic with her beloved horses. Landing in a tumultuous British North America, Belle challenges her husband’s authority and forms an unlikely friendship with Acadian locals, despite political tensions and tragedy. Evie’s live parallels Belle’s through shared connections to horses and themes of displacement and resilience, culminating in Logan’s story where past and present converge through shared spiritual connections. The novel explores themes of survival, kinship, and the enduring spirit of women across time and place.
Advance Praise
"Bidding farewell to the characters of this enchanting novel left me with a tinge of heartache, a testament to their impact on my heart and imagination. This beautifully crafted narrative delves into the relationship between humans and horses, alongside women's role as their advocates throughout the ages. The resilience and bravery of these characters touched me deeply..." --Julia Huffman TEDX Speaker and Executive Producer of the Medicine of the Wolf
"From the first page of this book, the story captivated me. It's more than a tale about the magical connection between people and horses. It's also a unique tribute to the indomitable spirit we both share. Told with excellent voice and perfect pacing...it not only is a wonderful story, but also a testament to the power of spirit that unites us and the incredible relationship we all share." --Abigale Drake, Award-Winning and Best-Selling Author of Love, Chocolate and a Dog Named Al Capone
"This spiritual and thoughtful exploration of life was a thought-provoking book which touched my heart. The character of Evie and her compassion for all living things was a model for all adovcates and reminds us of the importance of empathy." --Sandy Sisti, Wild at Heart Images, Wapiti, Wyoming
"The Loneliness of Horses is a beautiful love story told through the eyes of generations of displaced individuals who each become connected with wild and displaced animals. It is also of women making tough decision. It's a story of emigration. And finally, this book will let its reader know that there is nothing quite so settling as finding real compaionship." --Joanne Berg, Owner of Mystery to Me Bookstore, Madison, Wisconsin
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781961905122 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
