This author explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning through vibrant storytelling and engaging prose. Her works often feature settings that are both exotic and intimate, where characters confront internal and external challenges. A strong sense of place and a deep understanding of human psychology characterize her writing.
A long-term resident of Greece, Jennifer Barclay spent more than four years researching Wild Abandon, visiting islands multiple times, and hearing the stories of local people. She travels from the very west to the very east of the Dodecanese, from the very south almost to the very north, taking in some of the smallest and the biggest islands, and highlighting different stories along the way to show the complex history behind these havens of tranquility
The Taverna by the Sea - an enchanting travel memoir about a once-in-a- lifetime experience of running a Greek beach taverna for an event-filled summer. From a best-selling writer, this rare account of life on the rugged Aegean island of Karpathos is a light, engaging and amusing read, infused with messages about trusting instincts and taking risks.