Synopsis
On the island of Trinidad, a young woman, Rina Martinez, is asked to be a live-in teacher at Olas Grandes, a mansion perched atop sharp cliffs facing the sea. From the first mention of the house’s name Rina remembers reading in the papers about the tragedy that occurred there—the mistress of the house, Wanda Peron, had mysteriously drowned in a cove below the cliffs. Rina’s curiosity isn’t satisfied with the story, and she becomes increasingly curious when she finds Wanda’s magical diaries, where she discovers untold secrets about the household, including how deeply the mistress was involved in the practice of witchcraft. What is revealed when Rina wades through the magic and mystery that surrounds Olas Grandes not only implicates her, but also her deepening love for the head of household, Brian Peron.
My thoughts
A very nice story set in Trinidad where we find Marina aka "Rina" on her way to the Peron estate of Olas Grandes as a tutor to young Davey, child of millionaire Brian Peron who tragically lost his wife Wanda in a mysterious drowning. This mystery plagues Marina as she becomes curious about the cause of Wanda's death. Her curiosity it seems becomes dangerous as she begins receiving cryptic notes in her room warning her to stay away. in the midst of all the mystery Rina has become smitten with Brian and is hoping to be noticed.
I am always happy when I find books by Trinidadian authors because it they are always so relatable and fun to read. Olas Grandes though speaks of Trinidad in the older days which gave it a different twist to something more contemporary but it had the same effect on me as most local works of fiction. I loved reading about the estates and that aspect of Trinidadian life. What was good was that the book was almost read in one sitting which was great. A very simple, quick and enjoyable read full of mystery and intrigue. If you get a copy you will enjoy it as well.
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