Book description
The first book in a brand new trilogy from the author of Prospero's Children.
Bartlemy Goodman, is one of the Gifted. An albino of Greek parentage,
he was born in Byzantium amidst the decline of the Roman Empire. He now
resides at Thornyhill house, England, with his dog, Hoover.
One warm evening, a young homeless woman holding a baby turns up on
Bartlemy's doorstep, and sensing destiny at work, he lets them stay.
Annie and her son Nathan thrive in the small community of Thornyhill,
but when more strangers arrive in the village, sinister happenings begin
to occur. Praise for Prospero's Children:
'Prospero's Children is a piece of pure magic - a charming, eccentric,
and powerfully imaginative work of fantasy which will enchant readers
for years to come'
Clive Barker
'A lyrical, captivating first novel of mermaids, magic, lost worlds,
and found souls. I read it with deep appreciation for the author's
storytelling skills, her memorable images and language, and her ability
to make me feel so strongly about her characters. Once read, this book
will not be forgotten'
Terry Brooks Jan Siegel, who also writes as Amanda Hemingway, has
already lived through one lifetime - during which she travelled the
world and supported herself through a variety of professions, including
those of actress, barmaid, garage hand, laboratory assistant, journalist
and model. Her new life is devoted to her writing, but she also finds
time to ride, ski and attend the opera.
