The Consequence of Anna

<p><strong>The Instant #1 Bestseller nominated for a PULITZER PRIZE . . . Inspired by a TRUE STORY . . . Soon to be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>An intense and emotional read! - Rhys Bowen <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Tuscan Child</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Reminiscent of <em>The Thorn Birds</em> <em>The Light Between Oceans</em> and <em>Lady Chatterley's Lover</em> - poignant heartbreaking and unforgettable.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>SHAMED BE THE WOMAN WHO ALLOWETH SUCH A SIN!</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Set against the sprawling backdrop of 1930s Australia Anna May Shahan is a wild child raised on a lush farm by the sea always barefoot and playing in her neighbor's secret garden. Her Aboriginal nanny teaches her the ways of the land and she grows up to be a quirky eccentric and sweet woman. But she is not without her demons as she struggles with bizarre behaviors and a haunting dark side.</p><p></p><p>Soon after marriage Anna inherits Sugar Alexandria her family's sheep station and she and her Irish husband James lead a simple hardworking life. That is until Anna's beautiful widowed cousin Lottie returns from London after being absent for over a decade. Lottie confesses to Anna her heart's greatest desire to have a child and Anna in fear of losing her beloved cousin again seeks to grant her wish by means of her own husband. What happens next brings devastating consequences for them all . . .</p><p></p><p>A literary achievement and the most emotionally gripping book of the year <em>The Consequence of Anna</em> is a complex historical family saga intertwined with the haunting mystery of Anna's mental illness and the secrets lies and revelations revealed through the hidden passions of Lottie and James. Layered with lush romance obsessive love the strong bond of female friendship and the frightening effects of altruistic intentions gone wrong this provocative and powerful allegory cuts through rules and boundaries and proves the old adage that no good deed goes unpunished!</p><p></p><p><strong>Reader praise for this unforgettable tearjerker inspired by true events . . .</strong></p><p></p><p>Storytelling on an epic scale. I had to stop reading and let myself have a good cry more times than I care to admit. This story touched my heart and soul and I will never forget it. <strong>- ????? Robin Price Amazon</strong></p><p></p><p>Gruesome and yet beautiful at the same time... This book will devastate you tear you down then bring you back up for air... Such a masterpiece... It's been some time since I had a good hard cry. I needed it. Thank you. <strong>- ????? BookLover Goodreads</strong></p><p></p><p>Wow. Just wow... The most powerful novel I have ever read... It teaches you it shocks you it moves you... When done I cried so much it hurt. It will certainly change how you think of people who suffer with mental illness. <strong>- ????? Sherry Goodreads</strong></p><p></p><p>Moody brooding haunting... Genius... Very well written and incredibly thought provoking. If you like <em>To Kill A Mockingbird The Piano</em> or <em>The Light Between Oceans</em> you will love <em>The Consequence of Anna</em>. <strong>- ????? IrishGirl Goodreads</strong></p><p></p><p>What a special book this is... An extraordinary tale about mental illness obsession envy and passionate love intertwined... Vivid engrossing and inspiring. Highly recommend. <strong>- ????? Avid Reader Amazon</strong></p><p></p><p>A true masterpiece!... Brilliantly written and if you only read one book this year - make it this one! <strong>- ????? Christine Cazeneuve Goodreads</strong></p>