Perdita, the Lost One

by E.R. Warner

Perdita, the Lost one, gives you a brief look into the life of a troubled woman who was abused as a child. Spiritually bereft, she hovers on the brink of getting well or tipping the other way, falling into the abyss of mental illness or suicide. Read to see what happens and meet Perdita, an orphan she finds on the beach of a remote, Caribbean island. Find out how Perdita becomes the catalyst for change.

60 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 9, 2013

Reviews

[Deborah Linker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella is a great escape to a tropical island as the author's descriptions let you experience the balmy setting, while unfolding a bit of mystery that keeps you reading. Perdita is a very touching story that most people can relate to.

[Joanna Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written story and an excellent read. Estelle is a woman with a turbulent past, stuck in an unhappy marriage to a jealous, immature man. She tries to heal herself on a vacation to the San Blas islands, taking the decision to leave him. She become attached to a homeless waif she meets near her hotel. The child was left there by gypsies, and has been 'trashed' and sexually abused. Recognizing the signs of abuse, she is drawn to the child and wants to take her home with her. But there is more to adopting a troubled child than she knows. As she tries to make plans for them to leave, she is thwarted by circumstances. On the plane, she receives a message from her husband that leaves us wondering what the whole experience will contribute to her own self-realization and healing. I very much enjoyed this debut novella by a talented new writer.