- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: AuthorHouse UK DS (19 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1420882279
- ISBN-13: 978-1420882278
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,971,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Diane? Get back in the house, you''''ll drown out here." The familiar voice echoed from her past. Trembling, both from the intensity of the storm and Peter's sudden appearance, she turned and ran towards the house ahead of him, her emotions now revolving through happiness to anger - and back again. Typical, she thought crossly as he politely stood on the threshold. But, his intense blue eyes found hers. As always, Peter was reading into her very soul, recognising her years of sorrow and despair. . . . . . . their stories begin. Diane's early years and later when Peter's life tangled with hers. More than thirty years, are about to unfold and be laid bare. Broken marriages; kidnap; abuse; attempted rape; a fight out of the black abyss of alcoholism and Peter's staunch support from Linda, the child who entered his life like a guardian angel. Diane's stories are woven through a bold tapestry of babies growing up, marriages, and the births of a second generation, whilst Peter's are told against the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomites. With Diane's steadfast commitment to family life in England, always at odds with Peter's passion for the freedom of a less conventional life in Italy, it appears they are destined to remain apart . .
About the Author
About the authorPam Fish was born in South London and lived there until moving to Peterborough four years ago. Three children from her first marriage, and two boys coming into her life thirty years ago when she married her second husband, have produced many weddings and seven grandchildren. This, with all the accompanying ups and downs, has been a useful source for the realism of her fictitious families' lives.Starting creative (very) writing as a nine-year old in journals, she wrote whenever she could, but since retiring has been able to concentrate fully on her creativity. Pam has written many short stories and is at the moment completing her third novel.Twenty or so years, first as a successful newspaper photographer and then going freelance, have provided Pam with a great insight into real life dramas. This in its turn has given her writing its realistic edge.The publication of 'The Last Resort', her first novel, has become an enormous achievement and she is hopeful its success will enable her to publish, the second of her three works - 'Rabbits on the Lawn'. A sensitive story of how a much younger sister helps her brain damaged brother to reach his potential in life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
an authentic story of a womans life,
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This review is from: The Last Resort (Paperback)
I had not come across any work by this author and was very glad I have taken the chance of reading something different for a change. This tale of two interwoven lives will evoke for many readers the experience of divorce and loss. What remains with me some months after reading this is the central characters inability to be courageous enough to choose a path that involved a very different kind of life. In a way that was both real and very poignant, she takes a detour away from what we know she really wants. The suspense comes as we hope against hope that she will follow her heart and not what is expected of her. This to me summed up the predicament for many women and it is this that makes this book so authentic and meaningful to read. The suspense is also great fun and this was a real page turner. Read it!!!!!! Jan from London
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent read.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Last Resort (Paperback)
In this novel, The Last Resort, author Pam Fish takes the reader through a torrent of emotion as she explores the issues of kidnapping,abuse,rape,alcoholism infidelity and most of all love. It sounds a bit heavy duty but I found this a very good read. All credit to Pam Fish. I found I couldn't put it down, eager to know what happened next. Family orientated it contained just the right amount of suspense and drama. I thoroughly recommend this novel.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
One for the ladies,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Last Resort (Paperback)
Although Pam Fish's 'The Last Resort' begins and ends with the same storm, the decades of flash-back in between describe the heavy weather of human relationships. Pam's central character, Diane, tries gallantly to make the best of two long-term but flawed marriages until finally returning to her earlier true love. Her philosophy is 'to pick herself up and dust herself down', which she does with admirable fortitude. The author controls a large cast of three generations and moves the action between the ski slopes of the Dolomites and the villages of Kent. Although a kidnapping, attempted rape, domestic violence and alcoholism are dramatically presented women and cups of tea eventually sort out the weak or unpleasant men. In spite of a constant stream of babies being born the sex is restrained, hand-kissing and hair-touching being the preferred expressions of feeling. There are times when you wish Pam had had a vigorous editor. However, female readers will empathise with the emotional trauma; the others will probably want more ski action.
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