We are home now but tomorrow we are setting out to Ibiza, the wildest of the Balearic islands. We have been married for a year now and this is a long promised holiday.
But I have just heard that Cynthia, my aunt, has died. It was Cynthia who first told me about Ibiza. I can’t stop thinking about her, about the past …
It’s Tuesday, where are you? is hosted by raidergirl3.
Just quote a couple of spoiler-free sentences the book you’re reading to tempt other readers.
Here is mine:-
“My hands stumbled about incoherently like strangers who had never before touched a keyboard; terrible sounds broke loose, of the kind that tiny children call Chinese music when they strive to express themselves by sheer persistence and force, sometimes by chance bringing together a natural harmony, a beautiful mad sound that can never be repeated. I felt the blood draining away from my face and a still coldness settle around my temples: “I can’t go on,” I cried at last, “I can’t find my place, I don’t know what’s the matter with me…”
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This all comes courtesy of Every Eye by Isobel English
Fleur in her World 
This one sounds kinda sad….
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That is how I would sound playing any instrument. I hope she finds her/his place.
Nice tease. Sounds well written.
Must try The Good Women of China as well.
Happy trip to Ibiza. Sounds sunny and very holiday-ish!
What a great place to be heading – a beautiful island. But the piano playing sounds a little discordant. I need to know more.
What a sad teaser!
Hi!
Sounds kind of sad and happy! I’ll have to check this one out. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
you’ve definitely left me hanging with that teaser…hope you can enjoy the island vacation after just learning about your aunt…
Good teaser…I want to read more! Enjoy your trip.
Great writing. Pulls you in.
the teaser is great!
kaye’s teaser
This book seems like a good read. Like what you write here!
This is my post
Isobel English is a writer I’ve never heard of before, but now I’ll be looking for her books. Thanks for the teasers!
Now that makes me really curious and wanting to read this book. Great teaser!
Mine is here
Good teaser. This is a new title to me.
This does sound very good. Thanks!
You can almost feel the frustration!
Here’s my Teaser! ~ Wendi
Oh man. That teaser is full of despair. I hope she finds her way soon.
Thanks for sharing!
Such a sad teaser! A beautifully written passage.