Alena Martinu Livres

I wasn't listening to the conversation anymore. Hiding behind my glass, I watched Caroline, her eyes dark blue in the shadow, her lips moving in speech or smiling. And I let myself be carried away by my fantasy. From the deep forests of Quebec's Laurentians to intriguing Montreal's race track to flamboyant French music halls, Alena Martinu shares a compelling collection of multi-faceted short stories that focus on the one thing that is important to everyone-relationships. In her compilation of diverse tales, Martinu weaves an eclectic group of characters within a variety of settings while offering the inspiring message that love, respect, and communication are vital components to any healthy relationship. A wrong start for a young couple brings a catastrophe; a man nearly loses his chance for happiness simply by trying to do the right thing; an innocent flirtation results in a surprising bond for another woman; and an ordinary car accident causes an unexpected physical change for a race car driver. Interlaced with drama, mystery, and fantasy, Scream of Silence is an intriguing collection of short stories that inspires reflection on the most beautiful and unexpected moments in life.

Evelyn Lamarche has flown halfway around the world for a holiday in one of the most exotic places on the planet: the Society Islands of French Polynesia. She is not impressed by Papeete, but knows that first impressions aren't always the most reliable. When she sees the statue of the Māori god Tangaroa in front of the hotel, enchanted by the surroundings, she asks him for help in finding her true love. Her traveling companion and aunt, Helen, has secret plans for her niece on this trip. She is hoping to effect a major change in her unsettled niece's life, by introducing her to a wealthy shipbuilder's grandson who, she believes, is serving on the cruise ship. Evelyn, on the other hand, is hoping for a shipboard romance to help her recover from a bad breakup. Both women's plans will be cast overboard when Sean Andrews, the second officer aboard the Seahawk, turns out to be what neither of them expected. Will Tangaroa, the god of the sea, answer Evelyn's prayer?