P.L. Parker - Reviews, Fiona

From the dark, eerie prologue through to the very unexpected ending, "Fiona" by P.L. Parker is an engaging and eventful account of a life, and a timeless love.

With good luck symbols contrasting sharply with an understanding of subtle punishments; from the first, we recognize the deep, amazing attributes of the main character, Fiona. She seems most practical and matter of fact, even when fending off the matchmaking efforts of her determined mother. Many small details enhance the setting; the start offers us a Celtic festival, complete from the clogging competition to the real chicken pasties. The very realistic setting also sets the stage for that all-important relocation in time; It would be incorrect to label this work 'paranormal,' although one exceptional event does take place that enables Fiona to step out of one lifetime, and into another. That one event is presented very believably, and the next part of the story sets off with as much dislocation as one would expect a person to feel, if you woke in a place you did not expect.

The excitement and joy I felt after reading this book was enormous. Fiona is a love to pass all loves. The characters are crafted well, making them almost believable in all their actions and emotions. Rich in historical data, I was carried in time, right along with Fiona, as she meets Kellach for the first time. Just imagining waking up and finding oneself in another time period with different lifestyles and people, this story was so gripping it was like being in the center of all the action. I found this page-turner hard to put down once I started it. The way P. L. Parker allows Fiona to learn another way of life and get caught in all the different aspect that surrounds her is marvelously done. She blends a romance to last through eternity, it is absolutely timeless. Impressible, implausible, and elegantly done, this is one story that I don’t think I will ever forget!