Emilia
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.87 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1536869899 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 422 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A young child is kidnapped by her tutor and secreted into seclusion, muted by terror. It is the late 1800s. Will she find sanctuary, and her voice, before it is too late and she is silenced forever? Can anyone she risks to trust, truly protect her? What if safety is only an illusion and nightmares come alive? As the child's trail goes cold, Mark Monsey, police officer, remains haunted by it. In spite of little departmental support, he doggedly follows what clues he has. Crisscrossing the county from isolated lighthouses, estates, and groundskeepers cottages, to limestone caves, spooky cellars and dreary train stations, he becomes increasingly aware things are not what they seem and he is
A Big, Extraordinary Book Avid Reader This is a beautiful book in the style of Daphne du Maurier and Carlos Ruiz Zafon. The situations hum with an undertone of continuous, and subtle, suspense.The story is timeless, but Na'ama Yehuda is the first, as far as I have read, to tackle the issues that drive this book. We are pulled along by the narrative drive in . "Must-read Suspense Novel for All Who Love and/or Work with Children" according to S. Shusta-Hochberg PhD. Na’ama Yehuda’s second published novel, "Emilia", is a must-read. The subject matter is solemn—the effects of abuse and terror on a young child and the adults who strive to protect her. The descriptive writing flows seamlessly from chapter to chapter and the suspense is choreographed so well that the re. karen forte said I absolutely loved this book!!!!. I absolutely loved this book!!!! Couldn't put it down. What a relief to read a book that accurately described trauma and dissociation and how to offer love, support, and healing. Suspenseful, entertaining and educational in a way that the reader doesn't realize they are being educated.This is a gift to all those who have