A Garland for Aphrodite

A rare episodic novel to come out of Cyprus! Based on real places and in some parts on real events the episodes explore the mysterious aura that pervades the birthplace of Aphrodite at Paphos. Th is novel can be read either as individual stories or as a collective piece. It is a book that can be explored on many levels. It is a love story an investigation of how ancient myth can run side by side with scientifi c enquiry and a commentary on the impact themodern world is having on the traditional Cyprus that so many know and love. Apart from appealing to eco friendly people everywhere it sets out to tell a cracking good story.. As Sean Toner tells each tale he traces the events that happen during the sabbatical year of an English researcher in Cyprus. Th e reader can sense that the author is totally familiar with the territory and the culture he uses for his setting.