In this lyrical debut translated from Norwegian, Rakel—more at ease with numbers than with people—relocates to Oslo to study mathematics. She forms a complex bond with Jakob, an older professor researching Sofja Kovalevskaja, mirroring the life of the pioneering mathematician.

As their relationship deepens into a secret affair, Rakel’s career ascends even as her health declines. From her bedside, she weaves patterns of numbers, music and literature to understand the thin line between passion and loneliness.

• Evocative reflection on Sofja Kovalevskaja’s legacy
• Fusion of fractal mathematics and classical music
• An exploration of love, solitude and self-discovery

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