Review: A passionate Pearl
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 4, 2014
A Beautifully written tale in a gentle, passionate and descriptive manner. The blending of the two stories, Laura 1937 and Sophia 1987 allows for a mysterious undertone throughout. At the heart of both stories are their inner restraints the ladies try to break free of and the love of their family; do they help or hinder those chains.The significance of the piers however, should not be underestimated.Although inanimate objects, the Brighten Pier commands at its fingertips the lives of all those it touches and who dare to dream upon it. It will over whelm the unsuspecting, showing its majestic magnificence, sending you on an endless journey of fun, love, excitement and adventure. It allows the selected few the gift of  their innermost desire. But beware for those that it grants this favour, there is always a price to pay.In contrast the small seemingly insignificant pier on a beautiful Island of Corfu, shows its trespassers small pleasures, though no less important. It has a more nurturing personality, showing humility, happiness and friendship, it does not give false hope.Why are the dreams and poems haunting Sophia, what must she do to settle the yearning.This novel will transport you away to another place and time. The author's first novel was a rare gem, this one I can only describe as a passionate pearl, full of rich colour wisdom and depth, a treasure once it is opened.