When G., the third brother, died unexpectedly in a French village, more than grief was left behind. A promise grew. Five years later, two brothers cycled through France, from Wuustwezel to Banhars, searching for traces of a life, for places that speak, remain silent, disappear.
In diary entries, memories, and poetic observations, Journey to the End of the Third Brother weaves a personal journey of mourning with an homage to landscapes, family histories, and a shared past.
A story of brotherly love, transience, humor, and remembrance—carried by the wind, poppies, and a badge with a face that travels with them.
Frans A. Brocatus:
Frans poet/writer. Published 10 poetry collections, 2 novels, and 1 short story collection. Lines of his poetry were carved into various boulders as part of the "Poosplaatsen" (Posing Places) project. His poems have appeared in anthologies and poetry calendars, and have been awarded prizes including the Rinke Tolman Poetry Prize in Soest (NL) and the Anthony van Dyck Prize in Antwerp (BE). He is currently working on new poems and a new novel.
ProBeeld (Ton de Koning) is responsible for the cover design.
