Restless

<p>This novella is comprised of many poetic vignettes that come together for a tantalizing whole that still somehow feels incomplete as if the reader is searching and failing to find Emilie. The chapters are told in a  series of intimate stream-of-consciousness first-person perspectives as in this narration from Guy: 'I construct a play without words because I have said nothing to you and you in turn have said nothing to me. Where in this universe are you that I should know your lost language?' All the characters feel like brief sketches except for Emilie herself...Indeed the story circles her like a haunting dream with imagery taking precedence over plot.</p><p><br></p><p>A brief but memorable tale with prose that sings. - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Restless</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> is a thought-provoking story with themes of love loss unknowing sorrow grief freedom life choices and of course restlessness. - </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Kristi Elizabeth </em><em style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Los Angeles Book Review</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>__________</p><p><br></p><p>In 1903 eighteen-year-old Emilie lives on the streets of Paris. She ran away from home at the age of eleven leaving behind a wealthy life but now she must sell discarded flowers to survive. When she meets Guy a well-heeled gentleman they form a restless bond one of expectation and uncertainty. They share a love and a genuine desire to improve their lives.  Will they be able to help one another or will the grief each experienced in the past upend their love?</p><p><br></p><p>Written in poetic prose Restless unfurls as various people who know Emilie share their version of her story. The narration circles into and around each of these characters leading the reader to a more complete understanding of Emilie and her true self.</p>