The Truants 9789367140574 Hester rushes to the library

Hester rushes to the library to inform Richard that his wife is ill despite Alice's insistence that he not be disturbed

she discovers that Miles had died in her arms

His unexpected arrival stirs painful memories of betrayal and loss

and service to others

promoting the idea that leisure is not only valuable but necessary for a fulfilling existence

The Truants 9789367140574 Hester rushes to the libraryThe truants is a novel that examines how desire, obligation, and distance shape human connection. The book explores the inner lives of individuals burdened by stagnation and quiet longing. It begins with an atmosphere marked by unseen emotional constraints, as one figure, bright and energetic on the surface, navigates unspoken dissatisfaction with the world prescribed to her. Her relationship with an older man, quietly enduring his own