Today I have a review for my dear friend Effrosyni Moschoudi’s latest book. The Lady of the Pier – The Ebb is the first of two, and is a paranormal romance that takes the reader from Brighton in the thirties to Corfu in the eighties:

The lady of the pier, ebb by Effrosyni MoschoudiLove will go on forever, seeking a second chance

BRIGHTON, 1937
Laura Mayfield leaves London with her mother Ruth in order to pursue a new life in Brighton. She finds employment at the West Pier Pavilion and soon falls in love with Christian Searle, one of the stagehands at the theatre. Laura aspires to a life of riches but this annoys and frightens the proud and insecure Christian, causing rows between them. When she is offered the chance to perform at the theatre, her love for Christian is put to the ultimate test. Charles Willard, a wealthy and arrogant aristocrat becomes fascinated by her and pursues her relentlessly, causing Christian to become enraged. Will Laura’s desire for wealth throw her in the arms of Charles or will her feelings for Christian prevail?
CORFU, 1987
Sofia Aspioti, a Greek student from Athens, arrives in Corfu for her annual summer holidays at her grandparents’ house, relieved to escape her overprotective parents’ care for a while. She takes on a job at the local water sports pier and when Danny Markson, a larger-than-life British tourist flirts with her, she is initially worried that his advances will cause her trouble with her strict family. Yet, by the time she realises that she’s desperately in love, she finds she no longer cares. When Danny returns home to a village near Brighton, Sofia becomes haunted by a series of dreams about the West Pier and a woman dressed in black. As if cast by a spell, she takes to writing poems about a love that won’t let go. Who is the grieving woman in her dreams and how is her sorrow related to her own feelings for Danny?

My Review

Having already read Moschoudi’s first book, The Necklace of Goddess Athena, I expected more of the excellent writing I have come to associate with her. The Lady of the Pier: The Ebb did not disappoint. It has the same charm and nostalgic character as the Necklace, despite the genre difference. Her amazing descriptive talents shine throughout the book, explaining its impressive success with ABNA – quarter finalist!I was also pleased to find that the plot has a lot more “tension”, as one of the things I had noticed in the Necklace – the absence of an antihero – is redressed here. Charles is a delightful “baddie”, and a great addition to the cast.If you enjoy romance, take heed: The Ebb makes a perfect summer read, hence the 5 stars I gave it!

What other readers said about the book

(Excerpts from posted reviews on Amazon.com)
 
“A passionate pearl”
 
“Addictively mesmerizing”
 
“I defy you to put this book down after the first chapter”
 
“I got withdrawal symptoms when I ended it”
 
“The writer has an undisputed talent for creating vivid imagery”
 
“A fantastic read. This author has the ability to draw you into the story”
 
“If you enjoy romance, take heed: The Ebb makes a perfect summer read!”
 
“A heartfelt story drawing you in and not letting (you) go until the last page. Fantastic!”
 
“The book has the same charm and nostalgic character as the Necklace of Goddess Athena, despite the genre difference. The author’s amazing descriptive talents shine throughout the book”
 
“It’s not just the two enticing stories, the breathtaking beauty of the landscape, the authenticity of the characters or the heart-warming dialogue; it’s what reigns over these. An inner glow, an inherent purity that emanates from the pages to create a sense of completeness, like a dream you don’t want to wake up from.”
 

Who is Effrosyni Moschoudi?

Effrosyni Moschoudi

Effrosyni Moschoudi

Effrosyni Moschoudi was born and raised in Athens, Greece. She has a BSc in Computer Science and has worked for large companies for twenty years, mainly in the hotel and airline business. She’s been writing since childhood and lives in a quaint seaside town near Athens with her husband Andy and a naughty cat called Felix. She’s passionate about books and movies and dedicates sufficient time on her weekends to enjoy a bit of both.

Effrosyni’s debut novel, “The Necklace of Goddess Athena”, is a fantasy adventure of Greek myths and time travel that’s suitable for all ages. It’s been described as a “Rare Gem” by the Fantasy & Sci-fi Network and has reached Amazon’s #1 in Mythology and #2 in Fairy Tales. The novel also made the shortlist in 2014 for the “50 Best Self-Published Books Worth Reading” from Indie Author Land.
Effrosyni’s second novel, “The Lady of the Pier – The Ebb”, follows the lives and loves of two young girls who’ve never met but are connected in a mysterious way. The novel is an ABNA quarter-finalist. It’s the first part of a paranormal romance that’s set in Brighton (England) in the 1930’s and in Corfu (Greece) in the 1980’s. Effrosyni is currently penning the second part of the series (“The Flow”), which she plans to publish in 2015.
To write “The Lady of the Pier-The Ebb”, the author drew heavily on her experiences as a youngster, holidaying in her grandparents’ house during the summer months in the Corfiot village of Moraitika. To see pictures of the locales that inspired the story, visit this link to Effrosyni’s Blog: https://dld.bz/dmHQp
In Goodreads.com, you will find downloadable free excerpts from both published novels by this author.
On her blog, Effrosyni presents the works of fellow indie authors with spotlights, interviews, and book reviews. She also posts her own content of various subjects, such as travel articles, inspiring personal accounts, tips for authors, and even some Greek recipes.

Connect with Effrosyni

Purchase Links for The Necklace of Goddess Athena
Purchase Links for The Lady of the Pier-The Ebb