What a great balance between mythology and reality. Every couple of chapters we are reminded that Julia Lombardy cannot remember her past. But it is subtle and unobtrusive and we are drawn back into a story that needs to be devoured. As the characters dance around each other and the garden both fascinates and scares us, we hurry to get to the conclusion. I will remember this book for a long time and recommend it to friends and my two book clubs.

Notes to publisher:
1) I noticed that the Amazon summary and the back of the book refers to Persephone while throughout the book and on her blog the author calls her Proserpina. I know the difference but am curious about why you are taking that approach.
2). P. 107 lines 7 & 8. The word him is repeated. P. 255line 4. A "the" needs to be inserted in front of "house"

Make no mistake about it. This book is not an easy read. Approach it as you would enter into an extended trip. There will be some days when you want to stay in your room and just read all day. There will be other days when you need to lay it aside and enjoy the people, sights and sounds of your physical surroundings. Many have commented on the lyrical writing. It is stunningly beautiful. The story is rich and nuanced. I am not familiar with Indian names so it took me awhile to sort out the males and females.