Review: From England to New Zealand
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2014
Lara is a law-abiding, English historian until she yields to temptation. Appalled at her own behavior, Lara steals a priceless brooch and a centuries-old manuscript. Combining her daring theft with the opportunity to house-sit in New Zealand, Lara flees with her booty.Weighed down by her guilt, Lara tries to make a fresh start in New Zealand. She obtains employment as an archivist at the local museum. She makes friends, all the while keeping her explosive secrets.Arama is Lara's handsome and mysterious neighbor. He's rude, insufferable, and grumpy. He's also compassionate and tender.Lara studies the stolen manuscript. She learns secrets, which reach from the past to the present.K. T. Bowes' Artifact is a heartwarming novel. The characters are real, with their own wonderful strengths and weaknesses.