“They were dancing around the fountain, arm in arm, in an old Dutch dance, their cheeks touching, their hands entwined. They had no music; they hummed. And there was no reason for them to be dancing that Peter Lake could see, except that it was an exceptionally beautiful night.”
This classic novel intertwines the lives of two individuals across centuries, blending elements of fantasy with historical and romantic storytelling. more
Mark Helprin is an American novelist born on June 28, 1947. His works are known for their rich imagination, profound philosophical insights, and unique narrative style. more
“Shiloh isn’t haunted – men are haunted. Shiloh doesn’t care.”
“Friday's a free day. A woman's day.”
“That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered.”
“No sensible man ever engages, unprepared, in a fencing match of words with a woman.”
“The crime of suicide lies rather in its disregard for the feelings of those whom we leave behind.”