The Drago Tree: When Two Landscapes Collide
With the planet on the brink of climate change catastrophe, the release of The Drago Tree, a novel set on the fragile desert island of Lanzarote, could not be more timely.
Canberra, Australia, September 7, 2015 (Newswire.com) - With the planet on the brink of climate change catastrophe, the release of The Drago Tree, a novel set on the fragile desert island of Lanzarote, could not be more timely.
In her new book, The Drago Tree, Isobel Blackthorn explores the theme of conquest, from the deprivations of colonialism and piracy to modern-day tourism, through the eyes of geologist Ann Salter. As The Drago Tree shows, both Ann and Lanzarote, are survivors.
A work of contemporary literary fiction, The Drago Tree will be released by Odyssey Books on 1 October 2015 and be available through all good bookstores.
The Drago Tree:- "Haunted by demons past and present, geologist Ann Salter seeks sanctuary on the exotic island of Lanzarote. There she meets charismatic author Richard Parry and indigenous potter Domingo, and together they explore the island.
Ann's encounters with the island's hidden treasures becomes a journey deep inside herself as she struggles to understand who she was, who she is, and who she wants to be.
Set against a panoramic backdrop of dramatic island landscapes and Spanish colonial history, The Drago Tree is an intriguing tale of betrayal, conquest and love in all its forms."
Author of The Honey Thief, Robert Hillman says, “This beautifully constructed novel reveals the complexity we invite into our lives when we open our hearts to passion.”
Born in London, author Isobel Blackthorn spent several years in the 1980s living on Lanzarote. She's been a teacher, market trader and adventuress. She now resides in rural New South Wales, Australia, where she follows her passions for social justice, books and art. Her highly praised first novel, Asylum, was released by Odyssey Books on 20 May 2015.
Odyssey Books is a small press dedicated to publishing works that take readers on a journey, whether a voyage of adventure, or a quest of the intellect or soul. Excited by new worlds and new ideas, Odyssey Books create unique and beautiful books.
Please contact us if you are interested in receiving a complimentary review copy of The Drago Tree, or would like to connect with Isobel Blackthorn for expert commentary and feature/profile interviews.
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