by Lucinda RileyThis is the second novel by Riley. Her first, Hothouse Flower, was a hugely successful debut. I didn't read that one but because of its good reviews I was willing to accept Girl on the Cliff as an ARC.
The story is about a young woman, deeply in love but wounded, who returns to her Irish home to stay a short time with her parents. While there she meets an ethereal-like child who captures Grania's heart. As her caring for Aurora deepens, Grania finds herself drawn to her mysterious father. Grania's mother warns her to stay clear of the family but, of course, Grania doesn't listen and finds herself in a web of mystery that she can't unravel.
I really enjoyed this lengthy tale. I like when books go back and forth in time and circumstances and keep the reader slightly mixed up about what is really going on.
The Irish scenes are described well and I wanted to fly there and sit on that cliff and feel the breeze through my hair. A rock, a book, the surf, and the breeze would be soaked into every pore. Delightful. And, yes, I would love a tour of Aurora & her father's house. Maybe even fix up a light luncheon and eat it in that marvelous kitchen and be dined by candlelight by my husband. Wow! I really lost myself inside the settings, didn't I?
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Booklogged! It's always such a treat to see your name pop up in the Google Reader. Hope your Christmas was relaxing and family-filled.
I'm reading a back and forth, involved British book, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, but yours sounds really good. Can't go wrong with Ireland. I'd love to join you there!
Elizabeth
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