Linda Olsson - the kindness of your nature
Linda has written three books and I have read them all and I am a BIG fan. Check out 'Sonata for Miriam' and 'Let me sing you gentle songs'. The latter is gorgeous. Linda has an amazing way of sharing gentle and interesting characters how should be desperate and sad but are warm and engaging.
Again the story is of a woman (Marion) living a solitary life, this time on the wild west coast of the North Island. She is s Dr so has some community face but generally keeps herself to herself. The reason for this is revealed during the story. She comes across a young boy (Ika) who has a bunch of problems of his own and from there they start a relationship. Both are lonely and isolated and together they learn about trust and love. It could be an achingly sad story but that Linda is such a master storyteller you just love the whole thing. Just beautiful writing and story telling.
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