First published 1996
In the twilight of the Ice Age, the final remnants of the Neanderthal race cling to survival in a harsh European landscape. But their ancient way of life is threatened by the encroachment of a new, more advanced species: Homo sapiens. As the two tribes clash, a young Neanderthal woman must navigate the collision of civilizations, torn between the world she knows and the unfamiliar ways of the humans. In this gripping tale of first contact, Golding explores the price of progress and the enduring spirit of those left behind.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: clash-of-civilizations, fish-out-of-water
232 pages · Paperback · Kessinger Publishing