DISCOVER THE LADY OF THE PIER TRILOGY
Today, I have a great recommendation for you, especially if you are pining for a beach holiday! Greek author Effrosyni Moschoudi is releasing book 2 in her trilogy this June, and what’s more, books 1 and 2 are currently only 99c! A great chance to discover The Lady of the Pier trilogy at a minimal cost!
What is The Lady of the Pier trilogy about?
The Lady of the Pier trilogy tells the stories of Sofia and Laura - two girls from two different worlds who have a mysterious connection. In book 1, although similar in some ways, the two stories are seemingly unrelated. In book 2, they begin to merge and in the concluding volume, The Storm, they become one story. The author recommends to start reading from book 1. The Storm is in the editing stage and will be published in December 2015.
For free excerpts and book trailers, visit http://effrosyniwrites.com/books/
LOVE WILL GO ON FOREVER, SEEKING A SECOND CHANCE.
BRIGHTON, 1937
Dreaming of wealth and happiness, Laura Mayfield arrives in Brighton to pursue a new life. She falls for Christian Searle, a happy-go-lucky stagehand at the West Pier theatre, but when she’s offered a chance to
perform there, her love for him is put to the test. Charles Willard, a wealthy aristocrat, is fascinated by her and pursues her relentlessly. Will Laura choose love… or money?
CORFU, 1987
On a long holiday with her grandparents, Sofia Aspioti meets Danny Markson, a charming flirt who makes her laugh. Although she tries to keep him at arm’s length, worried that village gossip will get back to her strict family, she falls desperately in love. That’s when strange dreams about Brighton’s West Pier and a woman dressed in black begin to haunt her. Who is this grieving woman? And how is her lament related to Sofia’s feelings for Danny?
Only 99c on Amazon!
Link for The Ebb (US): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LGNYEPC
Link for The Ebb (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LGNYEPC
Book trailer for The Ebb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3LrIRBxNVM
She won't find peace until she finds redemption.
But it’ll take more than love; it’ll take two worlds, to merge into one.
BRIGHTON 1938
Laura and Christian enjoy a blissful summer, while Charles watches from a distance, waiting for the right time to intervene. This time, he’s prepared to do something truly vile as to leave nothing to chance. WWII breaks out, and Laura does her best to settle in a new life, having paid a terrible price. Will she find happiness at last, or will the past continue to haunt her?
CORFU 1988
Sofia arrives in Vassilaki brokenhearted over Danny. Just as a new boy comes into her life, the strange dreams start anew. Now in Brighton, she meets Danny again, but he blows hot and cold. When she sees a female apparition on the West Pier, she finds out the locals call her ‘The Lady of the Pier’. Is this the woman in her dreams and why is Sofia the only one who can see her?
Official launch date: June 26, 2015
Available on preorder – only 99c for a limited time!
Book trailer for The Flow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KvAl2jtmQo
It will be released in December 2015.
About the author
Effrosyni Moschoudi was born and raised in Athens, Greece. As a child, she often sat alone in her granny’s
garden scribbling rhymes about flowers, butterflies and ants. Through adolescence, she wrote dark poetry that suited her melancholic, romantic nature. She’s passionate about books and movies and simply couldn’t live without them, particularly the ones starring Robert Pattinson, who is the constant inspiration behind her vulnerable romantic heroes. She lives in a quaint seaside town near Athens with her British husband Andy and a naughty cat called Felix. Effrosyni is a proud member of the writer’s group, eNovel Authors at Work.
What others say about Effrosyni’s writing:
“Effrosyni layers her words on the page like music.”
~Jackie Weger, National Best-selling Author
“Ms. Moschoudi is proving to be a skilled storyteller who takes her readers on a wonderful ride.”
~David M. Wind, author of Queen of Knights
Connect with Effrosyni
http://www.effrosyniwrites.com
http://www.amazon.com/author/effrosyni
http://enovelauthorsatwork.com/effrosyni-moschoudi/
http://www.twitter.com/frostiemoss
https://www.facebook.com/authoreffrosyni
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7362780.Effrosyni_Moschoudi
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MY REVIEW:
In The Ebb, we were introduced to two disparate characters in such a way that the reader would think that the author was telling two entirely different stories in one novel. In book two, The Flow, we start to see the stories merge a bit more.
In the first story, we see WWII break out and see how war can take a toll on love. Laura needs to get comfortable in an entirely new life, and we experience all of her emotions right alongside her.
In the second story, in the 80's, we see Sofia again, healing from her own broken heart and trying to move on with her life in a slightly similar vein to Laura's emotional tide.
This book reads faster than its predecessor, for two main reasons: one is you want to see what happens! Ms. Moschoudi writes simply and beautifully, leading you along like a body of water would lead a boat. It lets you flow along with its emotional tide and makes you truly feel as though you are there alongside the characters. Two is that you can tell quickly that the disparate stories are starting to merge into one, and you know in your heart that you will be getting more answers to the questions you had after reading the first book.
Unfortunately, the book leaves you with as many questions as it gave answers! But that is what I love, a sense of unfinished business that will make you reread both books over and over till the next installment.
Very few writers have such a gift for realism. Even in the midst of the metaphysical, you feel like you've been transplanted right into the story, it is that realistic. I think that Ms. Moschoudi is someone you NEED to remember, because we will be seeing her name in the papers and winning many awards. Her words are memorable, and her spell will linger inside your mind long after you've closed the book!
5/5--lovely work!
Oh my goodness, I am lost for words to hear such praise. *Blushing* - Thank you so much. You also did a beautiful presentation of my work on the post. I am ever so grateful, Kelly :)
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