How would you cope if one of your eyes was green and the other white as a pearl?
What would you think if you could see the outside world with one eye, and the inside world with the other?
Where would you hide if a failing writer was trying to turn your deepest fears into a best seller?
After Selena has run away from her life, she digs up an ancient artefact and finds herself witnessing the tragic Bronze Age life of a strange red-headed girl who looks like a younger version of herself.
As a brutal story of deceit, lust and murder erupts into the present, Selena is faced with the extraordinary power of her pearly eye. Will an ancient curse stop her and her friends from living in the present, or will she at last dare to unravel time so that they can all begin to choose their own futures?
Pearly Eye is the first novel in The Rune Trilogy. The three stories have taken twenty-five years to come to their final incarnation and are full of research, living and deep experience. The second novel, Amber Heart, is well on the way. Selenite Soul will complete the story of how we keep meeting the same people life after life, and the way in which we create the patterns in the past which shape our futures.
Here are some reviews:
“Pearly Eye is a time travel book with a twist, where the past bleeds into the present and the present struggles with memories of the past. The characters are well managed. They draw you into the drama of each time period. I read it once and loved it, then reread it again for the nuances of the story–and enjoyed it even more the second time. Generally, time travel books go into the past/or future and may—or may not—come back into their reality. This twist is makes it even more interesting. Karma, transgender, family dynamics—both good and bad—all play a role, with one possession becoming the key to the whole story life.” Donna Messick – USA
” Pearly Eye is a fascinating read with a juxtaposition of two worlds millennia apart. The characters slowly merge together very cleverly right up to the end through vivid characterisation drawn largely through the detail of appearance and inner thoughts. Dialogue is simple, clear, and descriptive and I found myself drawn inexorably to the wondrous storytelling, vivid imagery, and other-worldly context. I honestly couldn’t put it down and was in tears at the end. This is the first of a trilogy, so there is more to come. I’m looking forward to the next book and the continuing story.” Val Edson – Oxfordshire UK
“Pearly Eye is more than just a story, but a story within a story. Set amongst the rolling, picturesque and idyllic countryside of Oxfordshire, UK, the protagonist and heroine, Selena, finds herself far away from home and catapulted into unexpected and desperate circumstances. Lost, and looking for meaning not only within herself but also to the sudden influx of strange and other worldly happenings from around her and from her sensitive pearly eye, Selena is bound to the path of illumination of mysterious unknowns.” Stephen Foster – Lincolnshire – UK
“A gripping and fascinating novel with such interesting characters, you immediately feel connected to. Laurelle’s story gives an insight into history with a spiritual slant and the journey of the soul, its past lives and how we are destined to cross paths with certain souls to play out our karmic choices. This is a perfect ‘lose yourself’ read and needs to be up there with Diana Gabaldon in the category of beautifully written and absorbing books.” Jo Baldwin, Hove UK
