Literary Fiction
The River Archive
A literary mystery about memory, water, and the documents a country refuses to lose.
- Author
- Helena Duarte
- Status
- Available for selected language markets
- Territories
- Translation rights by language and territory; audio by separate inquiry
Rights Sheet
| Original language | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Publication year | 2024 |
| Extent | 312 pages |
| Audience | Literary and upmarket fiction readers, book clubs, university-adjacent lists |
| Rights | Translation, Book club, Serial, Audio by separate review |
| Materials | Rights sheet, Synopsis, Sample chapter, Author note, Metadata record |
Market note
A strong fit for publishers seeking literary fiction with mystery structure, political memory, and a landscape-driven sense of place.
Why it travels
The premise is culturally specific but emotionally legible: families, records, silence, and the question of who gets to preserve a story.
Inquiry note
Request the rights sheet for language availability, comparable titles, and sample review.
Signals
- Strong book club discussion fit
- Archive and memory theme
- Contemporary South American setting