Courage the Rivers Need

Manushja has sworn to become a man. From the day her golden hair is cut short and burned before the men's assembly in a fire where they throw the dowry sewn over three years in a row, she wears men's clothes, places the men's cap on her head, and all the men respect her and consider her their equal. But the arrival of Adrian, a creature of enigmatic nature and captivating gaze, will awaken forbidden desires in her, reminding her that the woman she has suppressed within herself is still alive.

The reality of the mountains takes on poetic colors in this captivating novel, which powerfully conveys the clash of ancient myths with reality.

For this novel Emmanuelle Favier has received a series of awards, including:

– "Discovery of the Year" prize, Société des Gens de Lettres, Paris

– "Favourite Book of Secondary School Students" prize, Prince Pierre Foundation, Monte Carlo

– "Poulet-Malassis" prize, Alençon

– "Favourite Book" selection by Cultura bookstores, France