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In the Image of Ravenna
Adult fiction.
Ravenna is no longer young. In fact when she sees her own reflection, she feels as though she is turning into her mother, with whom she lived until the latter's death. She ekes out a precarious living through the skills in her own hands, forced by ever-incoming bills to be always on the alert for new clients for her drawings and paintings.
Edward has also reached his middle years. On the death of his mother he left the house they had shared for so long and moved closer to the university where he lectures in History. He is liked by his students, who refer to him affectionately as "The Prof", although he has not yet reached those giddy heights in his career.
Both live alone. And yet . . . someone watches over one of them, unseen.
Ravenna is no longer young. In fact when she sees her own reflection, she feels as though she is turning into her mother, with whom she lived until the latter's death. She ekes out a precarious living through the skills in her own hands, forced by ever-incoming bills to be always on the alert for new clients for her drawings and paintings.
Edward has also reached his middle years. On the death of his mother he left the house they had shared for so long and moved closer to the university where he lectures in History. He is liked by his students, who refer to him affectionately as "The Prof", although he has not yet reached those giddy heights in his career.
Both live alone. And yet . . . someone watches over one of them, unseen.
233 pages, Paperback
First published March 27, 2012
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About the author
Irene M. Redpath
16 books23 followersI have several books in print, but they're a mixed bunch!
I have some on family history, one on the history of a church and community in the Scottish Borders, and some fiction and poetry. So I don't seem to fit into any particular genre - I write what takes my fancy and / or comes into my head at the time.
Six are now available at Amazon, in Kindle format, or at Lulu.com in paperback or e-editions:
St James the Less, Penicuik 1882 - 1982 (non-fiction)
"St James the Less" is a history, very local, but very thoroughly researched, with lots of pictures old and new. There's a good amount of social history in there, I think, along with the ecclesiastical content.
Wild Honey (2009) (fiction - about people but not a romance, I'm told. No HEA!)
"Wild Honey" may be my favourite, if I'm allowed to have a favourite, and I still read it and am still surprised by it. One particular section makes the hair on the back of my neck prickle every time I reach it! This one was written in two halves, over twenty years apart.
A Day to Go Gently (2010) (fiction - a woman's memories of her life, from childhood on a farm through love and marriage to old age.)
"A Day to Go Gently", by contrast, was written quite quickly a couple of years ago, simply because every time I put down my keyboard, the next bit would begin to write itself into my head. It's not a perfect book, but I'm not ashamed of it. And I think it displays the heroine's own character in its imperfections.
All are quite short, portable and I hope are good to read. The next three have all been offered as Goodreads Giveaways, and attracted favourable reviews.
"Flowers for Alys" (2010) is a story set further back into the past, in a time when life was simpler and more deadly. It's now available from Amazon for the Kindle, but can be found at Lulu as a paperback or an e-Book, like the others.
"When the Snow Refused to Fall" was published in 2011, and tells a story filled with the magic and the beauty of Christmas, but with a darker undertone. It's a tale for grown-ups, although young Tom, aged six, takes a major part.
My latest book is "In the Image of Ravenna" (2012). This one tells a more complex tale, or rather it tells two at once, with the stories each taking a place and then stepping back to let the other take its turn. It involves history, painting and drawing, research and more. Things which are important in my own life, really.
More details of the above can be found here at Goodreads. For my other books, look me up at lulu or amazon, or my own website.
Thanks for putting up with me, and reading this far! ;-)
I have some on family history, one on the history of a church and community in the Scottish Borders, and some fiction and poetry. So I don't seem to fit into any particular genre - I write what takes my fancy and / or comes into my head at the time.
Six are now available at Amazon, in Kindle format, or at Lulu.com in paperback or e-editions:
St James the Less, Penicuik 1882 - 1982 (non-fiction)
"St James the Less" is a history, very local, but very thoroughly researched, with lots of pictures old and new. There's a good amount of social history in there, I think, along with the ecclesiastical content.
Wild Honey (2009) (fiction - about people but not a romance, I'm told. No HEA!)
"Wild Honey" may be my favourite, if I'm allowed to have a favourite, and I still read it and am still surprised by it. One particular section makes the hair on the back of my neck prickle every time I reach it! This one was written in two halves, over twenty years apart.
A Day to Go Gently (2010) (fiction - a woman's memories of her life, from childhood on a farm through love and marriage to old age.)
"A Day to Go Gently", by contrast, was written quite quickly a couple of years ago, simply because every time I put down my keyboard, the next bit would begin to write itself into my head. It's not a perfect book, but I'm not ashamed of it. And I think it displays the heroine's own character in its imperfections.
All are quite short, portable and I hope are good to read. The next three have all been offered as Goodreads Giveaways, and attracted favourable reviews.
"Flowers for Alys" (2010) is a story set further back into the past, in a time when life was simpler and more deadly. It's now available from Amazon for the Kindle, but can be found at Lulu as a paperback or an e-Book, like the others.
"When the Snow Refused to Fall" was published in 2011, and tells a story filled with the magic and the beauty of Christmas, but with a darker undertone. It's a tale for grown-ups, although young Tom, aged six, takes a major part.
My latest book is "In the Image of Ravenna" (2012). This one tells a more complex tale, or rather it tells two at once, with the stories each taking a place and then stepping back to let the other take its turn. It involves history, painting and drawing, research and more. Things which are important in my own life, really.
More details of the above can be found here at Goodreads. For my other books, look me up at lulu or amazon, or my own website.
Thanks for putting up with me, and reading this far! ;-)
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September 7, 2012
A story of generations within generations, history coming together and remaining apart. Little paradoxes that so nearly tie the ribbon of a gift. And in that missing piece perhaps one is left to put one's own touch to bring it together. Does this matter, only to the reader who enjoyed this book.
Two tales one setting, Two histories one craft - you will have to read it to find out.
This a book I would not normally read, a love story and a history story woven without completely binding, yet with no loose threads - tapestry of life comes to mind.
I hope my review has avoided spoilers and left you wanting to discover this book yourself.
Two tales one setting, Two histories one craft - you will have to read it to find out.
This a book I would not normally read, a love story and a history story woven without completely binding, yet with no loose threads - tapestry of life comes to mind.
I hope my review has avoided spoilers and left you wanting to discover this book yourself.
July 22, 2012
First Reads
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads' Giveaway
I thought this book was really good. I was a little confused in the beginning, but then all of the puzzles started fitting together perfectly.
I enjoyed the story of Venna and Edward, but I must admit that I was most intrigued by Anna and Curtis' story! I'm a sucker for anything historical.
Also, I felt a great connection with this book. I paint. So, having this in common with Venna, Anna, and Curtis made reading this book so much fun.
I was very impressed with Redpath's ability to go back-and-forth between stories without interrupting the pace and flow of her book. However, I was even more impressed with her ability to tie everything together in a nice little bow She's certainly a talented writer and author. I look forward to looking into some more of her work.
I encourage you to read this book. I'm certainly glad that I did.
Happy Reading!
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads' Giveaway
I thought this book was really good. I was a little confused in the beginning, but then all of the puzzles started fitting together perfectly.
I enjoyed the story of Venna and Edward, but I must admit that I was most intrigued by Anna and Curtis' story! I'm a sucker for anything historical.
Also, I felt a great connection with this book. I paint. So, having this in common with Venna, Anna, and Curtis made reading this book so much fun.
I was very impressed with Redpath's ability to go back-and-forth between stories without interrupting the pace and flow of her book. However, I was even more impressed with her ability to tie everything together in a nice little bow She's certainly a talented writer and author. I look forward to looking into some more of her work.
I encourage you to read this book. I'm certainly glad that I did.
Happy Reading!
May 31, 2012
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and I am so glad I did.
It is a delightful, easy to read book, superbly crafted to keep you guessing all the way. Full of mystery and suspense the story unfolds around the lives of the two main characters, Ravenna who is trying to eke out a living with her drawing and Edward who wants to preserve the subjects of some old photographs.
It is one of those books that you simply can't put down, just another page, and then one more to see what will happen next. You yearn to reach the end and then are saddened that you have done so and the read is over.
I recommend that you not only put this on your "To Read" list, but that you get yourselves a copy and actually read it.
It is a delightful, easy to read book, superbly crafted to keep you guessing all the way. Full of mystery and suspense the story unfolds around the lives of the two main characters, Ravenna who is trying to eke out a living with her drawing and Edward who wants to preserve the subjects of some old photographs.
It is one of those books that you simply can't put down, just another page, and then one more to see what will happen next. You yearn to reach the end and then are saddened that you have done so and the read is over.
I recommend that you not only put this on your "To Read" list, but that you get yourselves a copy and actually read it.
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