Solace by Nicci Gerrard

I enjoy Nicci Gerrard's style of writing. She writes sensitively and has empathy with her characters that allows the reader to become part of the characters' lives. In my opinion she is a very talented writer.

Written in 2005, Solace is one of her earlier books. The story tells of a family breaking down,a betrayal and the aftermath of that betrayal. It is sometimes intense, sometimes sad, sometimes excruciatingly difficult to read because of its depth of feeling. But you always feel that somewhere there is some hope.

Contented Sleep

A bright day, a coffee in the Lounge, strong and steaming, the sun glaring, blinding and harsh. I move towards the beach where the soft wind beckons, the sun now thankfully hiding behind a cloud, a respite from the heat. I spy a sleeping pebble, blissfully content.

Colby Woodland Gardens

A tribute to the lovely flowers at Colby Woodland Gardens this Sunday afternoon

Hidden Gem

St Eidor Church

      

                                                                                     

Today I came upon a hidden gem. I headed out towards the coast and passing through the village of Stackpole Cheriton this church caught my eye. I hadn't visited here before. Churches hold a fascination for me, there is a wealth of history and culture within their walls.

Here I was overwhelmed by all the ancient sculptures and artifacts, and the more modern stained glass windows. I had to take a few minutes to allow my eyes to take it all in. It did feel a little eerie and dark, and lonely too. But once I started photographing, the dark became more light and my interest with all around me grew.

A window in the Prayer Room

choir boy sculptures

                              

 Segment of Tiled Floor                                     Stained Glass Window

                               

          

The Ice Twins by S K Tremayne

A dark and harrowing thriller of a family in turmoil after the death of a twin. The surviving twin tries to convince her parents that they have mistaken her identity. A difficult but compelling read. 

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Still Standing

Driving down the hill, I had to stop and take in the scene that was cloud from sky to earth.  

After this enchanting scene, 

then an eerie mansion left forgotten in time,

 what once was a grand and beautiful home, 

is now a sad and fallen structure surrounded with danger.

Stones fall to the ground

entangled in all that is below.