An Author of the Past
About
Betty would rise to be a great master and a distinguished wordsmith, and I, acclaimed as her benefactor, will forever be remembered as an offspring of a revolutionary era.
I heard it said that literary greats were molded by the mystics of a past life. The old spirits reigned in their mortal form. But then, who am I to say it like that, as the likeness in their words often reflected the written scriptures? Unless the doubters concede the works of my beloved Betty, they will forever remain ignorant of the power of literature in their lives.
The different settings and scenes in this book foster a remarkable rendition of the fabled and yet factual Age of the Renaissance between the 14th and 17th centuries. In the throes of the era, a prodigious granddaughter of an Author of the Past rises to claim her place in the literary arena.
Praise for this book
An Author of the Past, by Gomes, is a fascinating plot that includes a historical mystery through time. The story seems well-researched. I enjoyed the colorful dialogue and character-building. The historical fiction was created with imagination, making for an entertaining manuscript.
"An Author of the Past" by Shobana Gomes is a captivating story that blends history, mystery, and the power of storytelling. Gomes's eloquent prose and meticulous research transport readers across different eras, following the journey of a protagonist who connects past and present through enigmatic tales. The book's vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue capture the essence of each time period, while its blend of fact and fiction creates an immersive reading experience that educates and entertains.
Not really a novel so much as a sequence of vignettes. Like an ancient, unearthed mosaic that may be missing many of its stones, it has a different kind of charm that comes from its very incompleteness. The author deliberately fuses elements that shouldn't work together to create a mysterious, poetic artifact. If you want a linear narrative with an actual plot, this is not for you. But it can be savored if you accept its very special and eccentric stylistic choices.