Set in Cyprus and London, this novel explores the lives, loves and griefs of a family forced to flee as a result of the clash of cultures during the withdrawal of Britain, decades of civil war and administration by the United Nations. Charming and tender and ultimately hopeful, the story is based on personal experience and extensive historical research into the conflict. The weight of human and environmental damage are elicited with compassion and skill.
(Margaret Teh - bwl 108 Spring 2023 ) |
