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A dramatic tale of mystery and suspense set in Scotland and France. The
Chateau has an innovative plot, feisty central character and an
evocative style with a dramatic ending which demands the reader to beg
for a sequel.
The Sinclair family, torn apart by tragedy, are
exposed to media speculation. Mother Veronique is plunged into manic
depression and daughter Caterine seems incapable of committing to the
prospects of a brilliant academic career.
Son, David, takes
control, restoring family harmony and happiness. Caterine graduates with
an outstanding degree, developing a ruthless ambition to atone for the
guilt she feels for that family tragedy.
In her subsequent
business career Caterine travels extensively achieving many accolades
but, in her personal life, love affairs end in sadness and
disappointment. During this time, Caterine’s sixth sense re-emerges to
warn of danger, particularly regarding a close family friend whom she
distrusts.
Eventually, Caterine finds fulfillment in a loving
marriage and happiness prevails. Suddenly as life prospers a mysterious
danger confronts her but she fights to defend herself and finds a
solution.
This “solution” returns to haunt her, to threaten her marriage and her family, while the media wait in anticipation.
The question: who can and cannot survive?
In
this dramatic tale of mystery and suspense set between Scotland and
France, we find ourselves witnessing a titanic struggle between love and
loyalty versus greed, jealousy and betrayal. The spellbinding
conclusion excites the imagination of every reader.
About the author
Irene Taylor graduated with a Masters degree in Modern Languages and
History from the University of Glasgow, then entered into a career in
Scottish Industry specialising in exports where she was invited to be
the first woman to lead a Scottish Trade Mission. Her travels, years
spent living in France and her success in a male-dominated business
inspired her new book,
This is a DNF (did not finish) for me, I always try my very hardest to complete a book when I'm given the opportunity to review it.. The author Irene Taylor has no doubt worked extremely hard her entire life gaining a masters degree and also on this, her debut book but I felt as if I was being spoken down to. What's wrong with ordinary plain, down to earth English? not everyone has a masters degree in modern language. This said, I did enjoy the descriptions of the places and the paintings etc, the author really made these come to life and I wished she'd done the same for the characters. I'm half way thought this book and I still barely know them, I have no emotional attachment to any of them. Sadly I'm kind of bored with it and feel I'm just going through the motions.
SADLY 2 STARS
