The Salome Effect by James Sajo is set
in Torino and it follows the life of army veteran Robert.
Robert falls for Mariana, a beautiful
Romanian stripper and will do anything to prove to her that he loves
her. The problem is that Robert really will do anything and does not
seem to care about the consequences. Just how far is he prepared to
go...
This is an impeccably researched novel
and I loved the way that the art world is wound into the storyline.
At the very heart of this book, is the famous Caravaggio painting
'The Salome'. For Mariana, it is not just a painting but is a symbol
that seems to mirror her life. For Robert, The Salome is the key to
Mariana's heart.
The plot is fast place and kept me
hooked. There are a number of serious issues in the novel, which are
sympatheticaly covered including post traumatic stress disorder. The
setting of Torino is vividly described and makes the reader feel as
if they are there.
I really enjoyed reading this book,
which is a gripping read and would recommend it for fans of both
contemporary and historical fiction, as well as anyone with an
interest in art.
The Salome Effect is available to order
from amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Salome-Effect-James-Sajo/dp/1595944591/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365190199&sr=8-1&keywords=the+salome+effect
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