The Lost Sapphire is one of seven time-slip books by Belinda Murrell that cleverly weaves modern-day and historical narratives creating seamless relationships between characters that exist many years apart. Marli is staying with her dad in Melbourne, when she discovers a mysterious family heirloom in the form of an abandoned mansion that is being returned to her family from the government after ninety years. Marli sneaks into the locked garden to explore, and meets Luca, a boy who has his own connection to Riversleigh.
It's 1922 and fifteen-year-old Violet leads a life of privilege. An army of servants looks after the family - including new chauffeur Nikolai Petrovich, a young Russian emigre. But at a time when women have little control over their futures, can Violet avoid the family curse to lead the life she wants?
For more of Belinda's wonderful time-slip stories visit her webpage at http://belindamurrell.com.au/
No comments:
Post a Comment