Review: Read with a bottle of red
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
This book made me laugh, it made me cry...and it made me want to go to New Zealand, despite most of the story taking place in the UK.Why New Zealand? Ah, because that's where the artifact in the title is originally from - and that's no spoiler, for you find that out very early on, as that's where the story starts. Even when she's in the UK, that's where Lara's thoughts constantly seem to stray to, too - even when she's working in a classroom that reminds me of Kindergarten Cop, or restoring English artifacts from pre-Elizabethan times.Most of the ending was unexpected - including the bottle of red wine that had me wanting to open one of my own - but the bits that were expected...well, I admit I was hoping would happen anyway.Oh...and for anyone considering a career in teaching, it was lovely to be reminded that a liking for children or art is definitely not necessary!Five stars for a wonderful read.