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He died and went to Heaven. Or so he thinks. Can a forgetful soul decipher a vicious mystery to escape an eternity of torment?
Primo thought death would be a little more… final. Unsure how he died or whether he's arrived in the "good place," he wanders aimlessly through the odd afterlife. But a sneaking suspicion haunts his every step: his only chance for infinite happiness requires atoning for the crimes of the past.
Accompanied by an eccentric harpy eagle and a maverick angel, Primo struggles to decode his obscured memories. But the wanderer fears that tapping into his sinister saga on earth could be worse than damnation itself.
Will uncovering the mortal truth turn Primo’s post-death into paradise or purgatory?
Between is a thought-provoking mystery with a utopian twist. If you like flawed characters, occasionally strong language, and hilarious attempts at redemption, then you’ll love Barbara Gaskell Denvil’s heavenly whodunit.
Primo thought death would be a little more… final. Unsure how he died or whether he's arrived in the "good place," he wanders aimlessly through the odd afterlife. But a sneaking suspicion haunts his every step: his only chance for infinite happiness requires atoning for the crimes of the past.
Accompanied by an eccentric harpy eagle and a maverick angel, Primo struggles to decode his obscured memories. But the wanderer fears that tapping into his sinister saga on earth could be worse than damnation itself.
Will uncovering the mortal truth turn Primo’s post-death into paradise or purgatory?
Between is a thought-provoking mystery with a utopian twist. If you like flawed characters, occasionally strong language, and hilarious attempts at redemption, then you’ll love Barbara Gaskell Denvil’s heavenly whodunit.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2020
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About the author
Barbara Gaskell Denvil
43 books63 followersI was born approximately two hundred years ago (It sometimes feels that way) in Gloucestershire, England, right in the heart of the Cotswolds. After a few years, I moved to London and fell in love with the history which oozes through the old stones, and the medieval atmosphere leaks from the beautiful old buildings. For many years, I walked the old cobbled lanes and researched the 15th century from original sources, and the books in the British Museum. I worked there in the Department of Ancient Documents, a place which I adored, full of scrolls illuminated by medieval monks, and hordes of informative parchments.
My father was an academic and playwright, my mother was a retired teacher, and my sister was an author of fantasy. I had no other passion except the arts, and books
Already a passionate reader half-crazed by the avid consumption of literature, I had grown out of Enid Blyton when I was about six. Next came a passion for Georgette Heyer, although far too young to understand romance. Once again it was the historical details I loved and I moved quickly onto Shakespeare, Dorothy Dunnett, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and a host of others.
I started writing. Nonsense naturally! But I kept it up and eventually write articles and short stories for current magazines and newspapers. I was also a tutor for scriptwriting, and a reviewer for Books and Bookmen. That kept me busy until I married. A husband and three little girls (including identical twins) were a full-time job, and for most of the time I also worked at secretarial jobs, keeping the threat of starvation at bay and paying for the baked beans.
After leaving my husband, I started writing again but this time I was distracted by something different, as I had a wonderful 18-year romance with a man who lived on his yacht in the Mediterranean, sailing during spring, summer, and autumn, and exploring Europe by car in winter.
My partner died, and I was bereft, deciding to come to Australia for a change instead of sitting around in stagnant tears. Writing again, and seriously this time, I wrote full length books in all my favourite genres. I was accepted by one of the big top 5 publishers, and two of my historical crime/mysteries were published in the traditional manner. However, although I was reasonably well paid and sold reasonably well, I also found myself disliking the control system. I had to write as commanded, insert bucket loads more romance, accept covers I hated, and generally do as I was told.
Now, happy and free, I self-publish, and enjoy every minute of my writing. I live in Australia, adore the weather, the birds and the wildlife, and live a placid life during the day and a wonderfully exciting one in my dreams at night.
I have written fantasy and historical fiction. Very different genres, but all are crime mysteries in one way or another. I have almost finished my children’s series (Bannister’s Muster series, for middle-grade children), no crime here, but a vibrant mixture of history and fantasy. After this is complete I am moving onto a series of modern crime mysteries, and I’m looking forward to that.
Writing is and always has been my passion, now that I am able to do this full time, I am in my element and life couldn’t be better (a little more sunshine might help though).
My father was an academic and playwright, my mother was a retired teacher, and my sister was an author of fantasy. I had no other passion except the arts, and books
Already a passionate reader half-crazed by the avid consumption of literature, I had grown out of Enid Blyton when I was about six. Next came a passion for Georgette Heyer, although far too young to understand romance. Once again it was the historical details I loved and I moved quickly onto Shakespeare, Dorothy Dunnett, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and a host of others.
I started writing. Nonsense naturally! But I kept it up and eventually write articles and short stories for current magazines and newspapers. I was also a tutor for scriptwriting, and a reviewer for Books and Bookmen. That kept me busy until I married. A husband and three little girls (including identical twins) were a full-time job, and for most of the time I also worked at secretarial jobs, keeping the threat of starvation at bay and paying for the baked beans.
After leaving my husband, I started writing again but this time I was distracted by something different, as I had a wonderful 18-year romance with a man who lived on his yacht in the Mediterranean, sailing during spring, summer, and autumn, and exploring Europe by car in winter.
My partner died, and I was bereft, deciding to come to Australia for a change instead of sitting around in stagnant tears. Writing again, and seriously this time, I wrote full length books in all my favourite genres. I was accepted by one of the big top 5 publishers, and two of my historical crime/mysteries were published in the traditional manner. However, although I was reasonably well paid and sold reasonably well, I also found myself disliking the control system. I had to write as commanded, insert bucket loads more romance, accept covers I hated, and generally do as I was told.
Now, happy and free, I self-publish, and enjoy every minute of my writing. I live in Australia, adore the weather, the birds and the wildlife, and live a placid life during the day and a wonderfully exciting one in my dreams at night.
I have written fantasy and historical fiction. Very different genres, but all are crime mysteries in one way or another. I have almost finished my children’s series (Bannister’s Muster series, for middle-grade children), no crime here, but a vibrant mixture of history and fantasy. After this is complete I am moving onto a series of modern crime mysteries, and I’m looking forward to that.
Writing is and always has been my passion, now that I am able to do this full time, I am in my element and life couldn’t be better (a little more sunshine might help though).
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March 4, 2019
I think that this is one of the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. Barbara Gaskell Denvil, incredible story telling skills shine through in this work. She’s unmatched with her word crafting. This book has so many different layers. It is entertaining, intriguing, deep, thoughtful, philosophical... There’s a fabulous mystery that unravels beautifully, as well as a happy ending for a long life lived for a kind and loving woman. The unique take on what might happen in the afterlife is just stunningly written. The tale has gorgeous characters that show tremendous amounts of growth.
February 6, 2017
Possibly her best book yet, it was totally unexpected and original. Not sure what genre to put it in, crime, mystery, but most of all literary fiction. It is so well written and keeps you turning the page until the last. And then you wish you could start again, but by then you know what happens so it's impossible to relive the tension!
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