Christina Giscombe

Strong Hyacinths Christina Giscombe

Helmi, a Finnish au pair. Keith a young Jamaican RAF airman. Their paths meet in post-war England. Pipsa and Tyyni, two small children homeless in London. The impact on Tyyni is far reaching. Strong Hyacinths is told through the eyes of Helmi, Keith and Tyyni. ***"With the focus on a strong, foreign female and her journey with family, this is a story our society needs right now.""Helmi is a strong female who must take care of her two children while also dealing with different prejudices and homelessness. The characters are relatable and realistic in what they are going through. I also like the author's writing style and how she incorporates the different cultures within the manuscript." - Publishing agents