Starling Lawrence Books

Illuminating moments of recognition shape the lives of ordinary characters in these eight stories, often rooted in childhood memories that linger and evolve over time. Each narrative explores themes of love and loss, revealing how past experiences resurface under specific circumstances. With graceful prose and a deep commitment to character development, the author crafts intricate tales that resonate with emotional depth. Critics praise the collection for its clever storytelling and the haunting quality that lingers long after reading.

Set in 1914, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the electric age in America, following Toma Pekocevic, a struggling immigrant and talented inventor, as he navigates love and ambition. His immediate connection with Harriet Bigelow, from a once-prominent iron-making family, faces numerous challenges, including her entanglement with a wealthy politician. As Toma clings to his revolutionary water turbine invention, he is driven to reclaim Harriet, leading to a pivotal clash that could redefine both their futures and the landscape of innovation.

In the year 1908, a young English traveller entered a valley in Montenegro. There, in the shadow of the Balkans, he lived among the local Serbs and studied the native flowers. No one suspected his true mission. A mission crucial to the coming World War. A mission at odds with the things he saw and the people he met. A mission that might betray the woman he loved...

In die entlegene Bergwelt an der Grenze zu Serbien kommt vor dem Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs ein englischer Reisender. Er gibt sich als Botaniker aus, reist aber in geheimer Mission, um der britischen Krone ein Bild vom Niedergang des Osmanischen Reiches zu vermitteln. Aus Liebe zur Frau eines Freiheitskämpfers verhilft er ihrem einzigen noch lebenden Sohn zur Flucht nach Amerika.