August 18, 2013 Book review: The Whispering Wind Whispering_wind_575 Title: The Whispering Wing Author: Lexa Dudley Publisher: Matador What they say: “The Whispering Wind is a moving story of two lovers, set on the beautiful island of Sardinia, where Elise goes on holiday to escape a loveless and violent marriage. Whilst there, she meets and falls in love with Beppe, a local Sard. Despite religious and cultural complications, they embark on a romantic and passionate affair. Beppe shows Elise his island and introduces her to the welcoming culture of the Sardinians and Elise soon falls under the spell of both the island and its people. But after weeks of blissful happiness, Elise has to return unexpectedly to England to face all the problems she had been so desperate to leave behind…” The secretsales verdict: “As much a love letter to Sardinia as it is a tale of two lovers, Lexa Dudley’s heart-wrenching tale is a must for anyone who likes a good tear jerker. Set in 1969, the novel perfectly captures the essence of an idyllic island struggling to keep up with the 20th century while its two main characters, Elise and Beppe, get caught up in an intense affair. Dudley’s descriptions conjure up perfect images of the people she depicts, from Beppe’s vicious-tongued mother to the eternally kind housekeeper, Maria. As with every good romance tale, it wouldn’t be complete without an element of sadness and this book certainly delivers in that department. This is perfect for a summer holiday – just make sure you don’t read the ending in the middle of a packed train.” When to read: When you’re lying on a beach.
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