David Lord

The Gorgon's Smile David Lord

Mysterious events, romance, myth and the unearthly come together in this intriguing story. A naked phantom in her bedroom shocks Stella, who believes it to be a bad omen. As Paul and Jenn struggle to account for the distraught woman's manifestation, strange things do start to happen... But is there really a threat? Is the apparition connected to disturbed soil in the garden, the stone 'lion' dumped in the snow, or the armless Venus in the front room? Has it anything to do with the Full-Moon, the weird tune that can't be memorized, romantic book illustrations or the famous speech from Shakespeare hidden in the house-files? As the mystery grows - and becomes more dangerous - Paul's job sends him to England on an unusual quest. In his search, he joins with eccentric characters as they try to outwit pursuing agents of a secretive organization. And the outcome changes everything... Full of twists, this fascinating plot leads to an extraordinary climax which settles a score from the mythical past. 'The Gorgon's Smile' is the fourth tale of the 'Gathering Green' series.