About The Essence of Bliss:
“A warmth had settled into my being, ignited by that kiss and something had begun that could never be undone. A pledge unspoken and yet no less consequential in its silence. A promise of hearts and minds: The Essence of Bliss.”
Isabel Bliss is a devoted reception class teacher with a remarkable sensitivity to the emotions of the people around her. She experiences other people’s emotions as if they were her own, sometimes to an unsettling or even crippling degree. Her gift can be both a blessing and a curse. When a boy in her class experiences unspeakable suffering, she alone must find a way to rescue him from his torment.
When a new affluent family moves to town, Isabel has instant and profound reactions to the two sons; recoiling from one and being inexorably drawn to the other. Propelled into a tangled web of love, passion and power underpinned by secrets, deceit and betrayal, she is set on an emotional journey of self discovery, challenging the very concepts of chance, choice and destiny.
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Author Bio:
I am an author and RSPCA Inspector from Norfolk. I have a degree in English Literature and Linguistics from York University and have been investigating animal cruelty and neglect and rescuing sick and injured animals for almost 20 years. In my day job, I deal with very difficult and often emotional situations and meet all sorts of people from all sorts of backgrounds. My career provides some of the inspiration for my fictional work.
I live in an old cottage in the country. I have a husband, 5 children, 2 dogs, a cat, 2 giant African land snails and currently one rescued hen who thinks she is a dog, so finding time to write can be a challenge. I am happiest outdoors, growing fruit and vegetables in the garden, walking the dogs and family holidays usually involve walking up mountains in summer, skiing down them in winter and sleeping in a tent whenever possible.
I love spending time with my large, noisy, chaotic family, cooking meals for friends and playing board games. I always have at least one book on the go and have always dreamed of writing my own novel. I now dream of writing more.
The Essence of Bliss is my debut novel.