Anjet Daanje Collection 2 Books Set - The Remembered Soldier & Song of Stork - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Remembered Soldier
The Song of Stork and Dromedary

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scribe

Overview
This two-book collection brings together two acclaimed literary novels by Dutch author Anjet Daanje, translated into English by David McKay. The Remembered Soldier follows a WWI amnesiac soldier whose identity is claimed by a stranger, while The Song of Stork and Dromedary traces one woman's mysterious legacy across generations. Both novels blend historical depth with intricate, puzzle-like storytelling, rewarding readers who love atmospheric, character-driven fiction. Brand new paperback copies, perfect for fans of translated literary fiction and immersive historical mysteries.

About the Books
Anjet Daanje has built a reputation as one of the Netherlands' most inventive literary voices, and this pairing showcases the range of her storytelling. The Remembered Soldier opens in Flanders in 1922, where a man who has lost his memory in the Great War lives in a psychiatric asylum. Countless women respond to a newspaper advertisement hoping he is their missing husband, until a woman named Julienne arrives, recognizes him as her husband Amand Coppens, and takes him home despite medical advice, setting off a slow, unsettling unraveling of identity and truth. The Song of Stork and Dromedary takes a different structural approach, unfolding the life of a woman named Eliza May through eleven interconnected chapters told from shifting perspectives: the people who knew her, her sister's letters, her biographers, a mysterious notebook, and the lives she continues to touch centuries after her death. Both novels share Daanje's signature style, long, flowing sentences, deeply interior narration, and a fascination with how memory, record, and story shape identity. Readers who enjoy literary fiction that rewards patience and close attention will find both books deliver a rich emotional payoff.

Key Benefits

• Brand new paperback copies of two acclaimed literary novels in one convenient set
• Award-winning author Anjet Daanje, translated from the Dutch by David McKay
• Atmospheric historical fiction spanning the Great War era and generations beyond
• Ideal gift for readers of literary translated fiction and character-driven mysteries
• Perfect addition to a book club reading list or a personal literary fiction collection
• Compact two-book bundle saves shelf space while delivering hours of immersive reading

Book-by-Book Guide
The Remembered Soldier — A WWI amnesiac is claimed by a woman as her missing husband, igniting a haunting question of true identity.
The Song of Stork and Dromedary — Eleven interlocking chapters trace the life and legacy of a mysterious woman, Eliza May, across centuries.

About the Author
Anjet Daanje writes novels, short stories, and screenplays. Her breakthrough novel, The Remembered Soldier, won the Netherlands' 2020 F. Bordewijk Prize and the Best Book of Groningen Prize. Daanje is known for her richly layered, psychologically probing narratives that explore memory, identity, and the stories people tell about themselves and others. Her work has been translated into multiple languages, with David McKay rendering both novels in this set into English, cementing her reputation as a significant contemporary Dutch novelist.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set is a wonderful pick for literary fiction lovers, book club members, or anyone building a well-rounded home library. Whether it's a holiday gift, a birthday present, or a treat for your own summer reading stack, these two award-winning novels offer rich, unforgettable storytelling brand new and ready to read.

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