Rosa Candida

"Rosa candida" is a novel by Icelandic author Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir. The story follows Arnljótur, who sets off on a journey to an old rose garden on the continent with two or three cuttings of Rosa candida in his luggage. Along the way, he encounters Anna and her young daughter, living in a forgotten Eden guarded by a film-loving monk. The book is filled with baroque humor and unexpected twists, making it an enjoyable read. Anne Crignon from Le Nouvel Observateur praises the novel for its delicate touch and miraculous quality, while Valérie Marin La Meslée from Le Point encourages readers to experience this Rosa candida for themselves. The book is translated from Icelandic by Catherine Eyjólfsson.