Bøger af A. S. Mink

'Suffused with atmosphere from the first page to the last' 'Abounds with stylistically creative flourishes' A History of Love and Now is a story of love and mystery set in Ireland in 1977. Anise, a lonely seventeen-year-old, becomes enraptured by a creature's captivating gaze that seems almost human. This encounter leads her to meet the enigmatic Connor, and together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the dark and murderous secrets of her family's isolated rural home. However, she begins to suspect that Connor may be hiding deadly secrets of his own. As Anise delves deeper, she realises that Ireland's tumultuous past never dies, and danger looms as history unravels.>A Novel, A Fantasy, A Literary Romance, A Historical Murder Mystery inspired by Irish myth and folklore. Suffused in myth and Irish folklore and constructed as two narrative strands that become entwined, Anise uncovers a dangerous world of mystery and murder she thought had long passed. "A History of Love and Now expertly blends magical realism with an intriguing murder mystery." "A heartwarming and tragic love affair - a thrilling journey of discovery." "A History of Love and Now is alive with imagination, abounds with stylistically creative flourishes and is suffused with atmosphere from the first page to the last." - The Literary Consultancy "[The] writing is highly accomplished, and [She has] a fascinating double narrative (or triple narrative if you count the folktale). The main setting, 1970s Ireland during the height of the Troubles, is a bold one and works really well - lots of material for plot and character conflict, which makes for a powerful story." - Cornerstones Literary Consultancy "[The] story is incredibly imaginative and unique. [...] [Mink's] writing style is wonderful and so readable." - Blue Pencil Agency Literary Consultants "A thought-provoking look at two fascinating periods of history and the way forgiveness sets us free." The Writers' Workshop