Valerie and Her Week of Wonders

In this unique coming-of-age tale set in Czechoslovakia, 15-year-old Valerie experiences a series of extraordinary events as she matures into womanhood. As her body transforms, she discovers a pair of enchanting earrings that alter her perception of the world around her. Now, with reality and fantasy intertwined, Valerie must navigate through her newfound awareness while dealing with the challenges of adolescence. She encounters Gracian, a lecherous priest who holds a sinister secret, an ethereal stranger whose vampire-like presence is both alluring and unsettling, and a motley crew of carnival performers who seem to exist in another realm entirely. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Valerie must unravel the mysteries surrounding her new magical earrings and the enigmatic characters she encounters along the way.