The Word Cloud

What's different about Riduna by Diana Jackson? The setting on the island of Alderney, Channel Islands is unique and unspoilt. A gem to discover if you wish to get away from it all. The story begins in a gentle way and I am not ashamed to say that the lives of some of the community are described, as well as the main characters, 'giving a feel of a costume drama' as one reader put it, when she blamed me for a very late night, when she couldn't put it down. Anyone who grew up on an island will empathise with the constant struggle between a desire to seek adventure outside such a narrow way of life and the security of home. This gives rise to conflicting aspirations of the young. Many will also identify with the stress of displacement, as we live in an age where many migrate between towns and countries, leaving their roots far behind. It is a love story but it is set back in the nineteenth century where the strict moral code of the islanders also causes tension between young and old. It can be bought on Amazon and in some key bookshops, some of which are listed on my small web site: www.dianamaryjackson.co.uk