Andrew Johnston, an Australian wine writer, goes to Dubrovnik to
prepare an article for his editor on the wines and wineries of
southern Rhone. He never realized how this trip will impact his
life until an old acquaintance crosses his path bringing new
surprises and challenges. In author Angus Kennedy's Two Tickets To
Dubrovnik, readers will follow Andrew as he composes his editorial
piece-while facing the conflicting challenges between his heart and
his head. They will be compelled to take deep breaths, discover
insights, and witness a beautiful story of life, a little romance,
and the clash of two very different cultures.
The historic walled city of Dubrovnik, the heart of the ancient
Republic of Ragusa and now part of Croatia, provides the setting
for Australian wine writer, Andrew Johnston, who travels there to
prepare an article on the wines and wineries of the southern Rhone
region of France. During his stay in Dubrovnik, he meets up with an
old Bordelaise wine making acquaintance, Lucien Delasalles, and is
introduced to his family connections in the city, including his
sister, Niki. Andrew is attracted to Niki but is warned by his
landlady about Niki's brother, Jakov, and his unsavoury friends,
and against becoming too close to Niki's family. Interested and
intrigued by Niki and her family, Andrew devotes more of his time
to them and endeavours to discover more about the facts underlying
the veiled warning that he has received. In spite of inviting the
attentions of the local police, Andrew perseveres with his enquires
but control of his life is taken out of his hands as he sees his
ordered existence and his developing interest in Niki being blown
away by the unfolding events surrounding her family. The
time-enduring environment of the ancient town provides a sharp
contrast to the rapidly moving events in this modern Balkan world
and the outcome reflects the complex relationships that have always
existed among people, no matter how apparently stable their
environment.
In its unexpected conclusion, readers will find themselves with
Andrew back in Australia, reminiscing on his short stay in
Dubrovnik and the many things that happened. Two Tickets To
Dubrovnik will leave them with questions and a desire for more
stories of the same kind.
""Two Tickets to Dubrovnik" is a novella centered on the
bittersweet memories of an Australian wine writer's visit to
Croatia. Tightly written, the book is filled with information about
the area's history and could even work as something of a travel
guide to Dubrovnik. Higher stakes might have made this a more
compelling read, but Kennedy promises only a tale in which the
control of his protagnoist's life is taken from his hands, and in
that he delivers. Still, the setting and history are expertly
drawn, as is the protagonist's unfortunate dilemma. Readers looking
for a well-written, simple tale set in an old country steeped in
history and color should find this a satisfying escape." BlueInk
Review
"People interested in Croatia's complicated history will find
this book appealing." Clarion Review
General
Imprint: |
X Libris
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2012 |
First published: |
April 2012 |
Authors: |
Angus Kennedy
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4691-7687-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-4691-7687-4 |
Barcode: |
9781469176871 |
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