PositiveNB Magazine (UK)A novel that is written from life observed by the author is, I imagine, an accurate depiction of life for women in such countries. Mathilde is a wonderful centre character, brave and feisty with staying power, and her story makes good reading. The prose is so descriptive I can almost feel the scratch of the sand on my face. The first volume in a trilogy suggests there is more of Mathilde’s tale to be told and I look forward to reading how she progressed. It is an interesting and revealing book written with skill.
