PUB DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024 (Regalo Press)
When Marina’s father summons her to their Croatian island from New York—and away from her evaporating marriage—to help him save his failing cheese factory, she must face her rocky past and an uncertain future.
PRESS & MEDIA:
“Kristin Vuković’s debut novel is a mouthwatering platter of culture, history, and the everlasting struggle for balance between tradition and progress….Vuković employs beautiful, all-encompassing sensory descriptions, from the smell of the herbs in the air to the squawk of seagulls, or the faded floral print on the sheets Marina had since before she could remember. These rich details build an enticing world.”
—Donna Edwards, Associated Press
‘The Cheesemaker’s Daughter’ is a culturally rich novel that will make you really hungry
“Vuković’s book wears its research lightly but it’s clear she knows her stuff, and those details are what makes ‘Daughter’ such a gouda read.”
—Chris Hewitt, Minnesota Star-Tribune
When her life falls apart, ‘The Cheesemaker’s Daughter’ seeks answers in curds
“[D]eftly weaves together themes of identity andbelonging, love and loss, and growth and acceptance….Reading it, I wastransported to that windswept island and felt like I was watching over Marina’sshoulder on her journey.” —Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler
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“This magical, richly drawn debut novel transports readers to the idyllic Croatian island of Pag. When Marina Maržić’s father summons her back to Croatia to help with the family cheese factory, she flees New York City and her crumbling marriage. While there, Marina must face the son of a rival cheesemaker and her past. As she attempts to save the factory, she also reinvents herself — and finds herself again — in the face of new challenges.”
— Woman’s World Book Club, August 13 – August 19, 2024
“When I heard this debut novel was filled with beautiful descriptions of Croatia, family drama and behind-the-scenes details of the cheese-making process, I was intrigued by the unique premise,” says Melissa D’Agnese, FIRST Senior Editor. “I enjoyed the descriptions of coastal Croatia and of the delicious food throughout the story,” says Melissa. “I was also totally swept up in Marina’s journey as she comes to terms with her past, present and future. Literary fiction and family saga fans will devour this book!” (Regalo, 2024)
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“Bubbling with unexpected twists and connections, it is a gripping story that will encourage readers to examine their own identity and what makes a place home.”
—Vesna Jaksic Lowe, Panorama Journal
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