Synopsis "The Lost Lyra (in English)"
'Full of hope, a captivating novel'Richard Clark's delicious book transports the reader to the magnificent splendour of Crete's White Mountains.When musician Sarah Piper's beloved grandfather dies, he bequeaths her a gift that will change her life forever. Travelling to the sun-drenched island Crete to discover the truth about her grandfather's past, she finds her own future.From bestselling travel writer Richard Clark this debut novel is a captivating and joyous read.Praise for Richard Clark's travel books.'Clark is particularly good on the colours, flavours and scents of Greece. He has got under the skin of the place in a way few outsiders have been able to.'Mark Hudson, winner of Somerset Maugham Award, Thomas Cook Travel Book Award, Samuel Johnson Prize'Richard Clark captures the spirit of Greece I love. His books make me long to see the places he describes.'Jennifer Barclay, author of Falling in Honey and An Octopus in My Ouzo'There is poetry in Richard Clark's words and through his eyes. I recommend anyone missing Greece, visiting Greece or just wishing they could go to Greece to take a look!'Sara Alexi, author of The Greek Village Series'Thanks, Richard, for adding your great eye to your gifted pen in service to sharing the essence of Greece with the world!' Jeffrey Siger, bestselling, award-winning US crime writer'Richard Clark writes with great authority and a deep affection for his subject, which comes from his long association with Greece... excellent.'Marjory McGinn, author of Things Can Only Get Feta, Homer's Where the Heart Is, A Scorpion in the Lemon Tree and A Saint for the Summer
