Two women. Two centuries. One unbreakable bond with the horses that shaped them.
From the rugged shores of Nova Scotia to the high deserts of northern Arizona, The Loneliness of Horses follows two women separated by centuries but bound by something older than time — a fierce, sustaining love for horses, and the courage to live by their own terms.
Andrea Thalasinos weaves a multigenerational story rooted in displacement, resilience, and the quiet kinship between humans and animals. At its heart, it’s a novel about finding your place in a world that doesn’t always make room for you — and what it costs, and means, to stand firm anyway.
Informed by Thalasinos’s background in sociology and her deep commitment to animal welfare, The Loneliness of Horses is rich, grounded, and quietly powerful — a story for readers who know that the bonds we form with animals can be as defining as any we form with each other.
Andrea Thalasinos
Softcover: 978-1-961905-12-2 | $14.95
E-book: 978-1-961905-11-5 | $5.99
March 2025 | 332 pages
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Foreword, review by Addissyn House, March/April 2025
“From the first page of this book, the story captivated me. It’s more than a tale about the magical connection between people and horses. It’s also a unique tribute to the indomitable spirit we both share. Told with excellent voice and perfect pacing … it not only is a wonderful story, but also a testament to the power of spirit that unites us and the incredible relationships we all share.”
—Abigail Drake, award-winning and best-selling author of Love, Chocolate and a
Dog Named Al Capone
“Bidding farewell to the characters of this enchanting novel left me with a tinge of heartache, a testament to their impact on my heart and imagination. This beautifully crafted narrative delves into the relationship between humans and horses, alongside women’s role as their advocates throughout the ages. The resilience and bravery of these characters touched me deeply…”
—Julia Huffman, TEDX speaker and Executive Producer of the Medicine of the Wolf
“This spiritual and thoughtful exploration of life was a thought-provoking book which touched my heart. The character of Evie and her compassion for all living things was a model for all advocates and reminds us of the importance of empathy.”
—Sandy Sisti, Wild at Heart Images, Wapiti, Wyoming
“The Loneliness of Horses is a beautiful love story told through the eyes of generations of displaced individuals who each become connected with wild and displaced animals. It is also of women making tough decisions. It’s a story of emigration. And finally, this book will let its reader know that there is nothing quite so settling as finding real companionship.”
—Joanne Berg, Owner of Mystery to Me Bookstore, Madison, Wisconsin
