From the very first sentence I was captivated by the sweet rhythm of the words that easily flowed together inviting me in for a long and wonderful adventure. Everything is described so well I found myself taking in and enjoying the sound of rushing rain and the crashing sound of waves, the delicious scent of food baking and the wonderful sweet smell of blooming flowers. I was no longer in my room reading, I had dived into their world, the interesting and far off world of the characters.sometimes I felt as though I might fall asleep to the lovely, poetically written words of Favel Parrett. This is an exceptional novel.