This is the second book by new author Elenor Gill, and follows her first book In the Shadow of Trees, published in May 2006.
Set in the UK, the story takes place in the months following the sudden death of Miriam, mother of Hannah and grandmother of the protagonist, Chloe, who are both deeply affected by her death, but in very different ways.
When Miriam leaves everything she owns to Chloe, including a distinctive silver amulet, Clionha begins to move in a shadow world which leaves her friends and family concerned for her mental health.
Sought out after her grandmotherΠ ΠΠ βΠ β s death by a tall and intriguing stranger, Iolair, who is very interested in her amulet, she encounters him again as she begins to unravel MiriamΠ ΠΠ βΠ β s extraordinary legacy.
Inevitably she finds herself a pawn in an ancient love story that has wreaked havoc in the lives of the women in her family. Aimed at the Barbara Erskine market, this book is targeted at female readers of romantic fiction and is a superb read, even stronger than In the Shadow of Trees.
About the Author
Elenor Gill was born in England, and migrated to New Zealand with her husband. She lives in Gisborne. A retired occupational therapist, she worked for many years in remedial psychiatry, writing both for her own pleasure and with patients as a therapeutic tool in the treatment of mental illness. She has had a lifetime interest in the paranormal. This is her second novel