Secrets of the Pomegranate
by Barbara Lamplugh
Description
Passionate, free-spirited Deborah has finally found peace and a fulfilling relationship in her adopted city of Granada – but when she is seriously injured in the Madrid train bombings of 2004, it is her sister Alice who is forced to face the consequences of a deception they have maintained for ten years.
At Deborah’s home in Granada, Alice waits, ever more fearful. Will her sister live or die? And how long should she stay when each day brings the risk of what she most dreads, a confrontation with Deborah’s Moroccan ex-lover, Hassan? At stake is all she holds dear...
Secrets of the Pomegranate explores, with compassion, sensitivity and – despite the tragic events – humour, the complicated ties between sisters, between mothers and sons and between lovers, set against a background of cultural difference and prejudices rooted in Granada’s long history of Muslim-Christian struggles for power.
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Endorsements
'The author's love for and familiarity with Granada and life in Spain shine through on every page.'
Jill Foulston, author of 'La Vita E' Bella'.
Reviews
Secrets of the Pomegranate is one of those books that held my interest from the first page with what was literally an explosive start! Centred around the effects of the Madrid bombings, this harrowing tale of family secrets and the unconditional love of family makes for at times a harrowing and sad tale of two very different sisters whose love for one another rescues them both in very different but at the same time similar ways. The secret they share must be protected but at what cost? This book is rich in interesting characters from different cultural backgrounds who add a wealth of colour and dimensions to this book. Barbara Lamplugh has painted such a vivid picture of Spain that the reader is instantly transported there. Hell, I even bought some pomegranates! Told from the perspectives of Alice and Mark, Deborah's son, I liked how each saw Deborah's situation and the emotions that each felt around what had happened to Deborah. We gain an insight into Deborah's life in Spain through diary entries and gain a greater understanding into just what sort of woman Deborah was and I loved her spirit, strength and courage. But there's also a vulnerable side to Deborah too and like Alice, the reader is given a glimpse into the 'other' Deborah. I just loved this beautifully written book and simply could not put it down. And, I'm not afraid to admit that the raw emotions in the book reduced me to a blubbering idiot. Highly recommended.
J B Johnston, Brook Cottage Books, www.brookcottagebooks.blogspot.co.uk
A beautifully crafted first novel. The story unfolds slowly but surely making it hard to put this book down which is refreshing. Each of the characters, including Deborah trapped in her coma and portrayed through her journal writing, was convincing. This is writing by someone who understands people. I could find no wasted words; the dialogue, the writing in the journal and the cleverly observed backdrop of Granada's old city and surrounding hills all add to the story and intrigue.
Sue Smith
Author Biography
Barbara Lamplugh was born and grew up in London. She studied Language and English at York University before moving to Shropshire, where she lived on and off for over twenty-five years. The ‘off’ parts included an overland trip to Kathmandu in a converted fire-engine and a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway followed by several months backpacking around Southeast Asia. She described her travels in Kathmandu by Truck (1976) and Trans-Siberia by Rail (1979), published by Roger Lascelles.
In 1999, spurred by the challenge of living in a different culture, she headed for Granada in Spain, where she still lives, inspired by views of hills and the Alhambra from her sunny terrace. As a regular features writer for the magazine Living Spain, she contributed around a hundred articles on numerous aspects of life in Spain. She has also written for The Guardian, The Times Educational Supplement and other publications.
Bibliographic Information
- Publisher SilverWood Books
- Publication Date April 2015
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781781323694 / 1781323690
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 8.99 GBP
- Pages264
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusSelf-Published
- Edition2
- Dimensions15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm
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