The Potter's House (Paperback)

When Kitty arrives on Halemni in the aftermath of the tidal wave, she's a woman who had "gradually become someone who listened, rather than a creature who went out and did things". But by throwing herself into helping the Greek villagers rebuild their homes, she gains independence and confidence, and slips seamlessly into Olivia's world. As the novel evolves, the two strikingly similar women become more alike, their lives begin to merge, dissolving into each other as time loses its linearity. Olivia's precious tranquillity is endangered; the villagers' lives are threatened by an uneasy claustrophobia that may well have more catastrophic results than the tsunami the autumn before.

Rosie Thomas has written several bestselling novels, including White, about an expedition to conquer Everest and Border Crossing, which recounts her participation in the 1997 Peking to Paris motor rally. Like these, The Potter's House is a compelling, disturbing exploration of inner strength, personal challenges and dramatic journeys. --Jane Honey --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review
'Olivia has the luxury of loving and being loved. I find myself envying her. I wish I lived her life. I wish I could be her.' Escaping the aftereffects of an earthquake, Cary arrives on the Greek Island of Halemni and comes face to face with herself, or rather Olivia, who looks very similar. Cary begins to find a happiness on the island she has not known before, not since that day when her life was changed. All her possessions to do with her past life are gone, buried deep in the rubble of the earthquake, and so she intends to make a fresh start. Olivia, on the other hand, is very content and happy with her life. After years of travelling she has finally found her home on Halemni. She enjoys the island life, the open hospitality. But when this stranger arrives on the island she finds such hospitality hard. At first she hoped they could be friends but there is something strange and uncomfortable about this woman. Who is she and what is her past? Why is her company so unsettling, an intrusion? Olivia begins to feel that Cary wants her life and struggles to keep control but feels as though her life is being drained away; it's a contest between two women for one life, and only one will win. The Potter's House is a strange and haunting story that I guarantee will give you something to think about for a long time afterwards. Thomas is well known for her last novel, White, which, along with two other novels, has reached the top ten bestsellers list. (Kirkus UK)

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