 THE ARROW CHEST 'London, 1876. The painter Amos Roselli is in love with his life-long friend and model, the beautiful Daphne - and she with him - until one day she is discovered by another man, a powerful and wealthy industrialist. What will happen when Daphne realises she has sacrificed her happiness to a loveless marriage? What will happen when the artist realises he has lost his most cherished source of inspiration? And how will they negotiate the ever-increasing frequency of strange and bizarre events that seem to be driving them inexorably towards self-destruction. Here, amid the extravagant Neo-Gothic culture of Victorian England, the iconic poem ‘The Lady of Shalott’ blends with mysterious and ghostly glimpses of Tudor history. Romantic, atmospheric and deeply dark.' __________________________________________________________ ‘A
lovely, multi-layered novel of romance, suspense, ghostly hauntings and
dreams, spiced with wonderful touches of humour and a fascinating
glimpse of life in the Victorian era.' Cat, Tell me a Story
‘A joy to read … haunting, captivating and beautifully written.’ Claire Ridgway, The Anne Boleyn Files 'The novel is both an entertaining and an intellectual read … a cleverly written, suspenseful novel that will delight readers who love historical fiction and suspense.’ Irena Sladic from This Miss Loves to Read ‘Combines all of my favorite subjects … Gothic Romance & Mystery, Victorian England, Painters and Poets of 19th Century England’ Kimberly Eve, Musings of a Writer ‘Dark humor, bizarre circumstances and festering desires fuse together seamlessly in his latest book, The Arrow Chest, creating yet another sumptuous and slightly demonic, story.’ Claudia Robinson, Luxury Reading ‘Gathers you in with a tale that is at once haunting and mysterious.' Darlene – Peeking Between the Pages ‘From the very first page, I was in awe! … an intermingling of the Victorian Era and the 16th century tragedy of Anne Boleyn. How is that possible? Well, you need to read it to find out!’ Charla Wilson, Book Talk with Charla ‘A spectacular tale ... complex and evolving characters, attention to detail and vivid storytelling.’ Natalie Grueninger, On The Tudor Trail 'The historical authenticity of this novel is very engaging and, at times, utterly breathtaking.' Arleigh Johnson, historical-fiction.com ‘Parry weaves an intriguing plot and never loses the reader’s interest in the minutiae of historical detail … a haunting story not to be missed.’ Michele Jacobsen, The Lit Asylum 'I loved this book … full of mystery, passion, and artistry.’ Taylor Ward, allthingshistoricalfiction ISBN-10: 1452801142 ISBN-13: 978-1452801148 CreateSpace, January 2011 342 pages _________________________________________ |
 VIRGIN AND THE CRAB'The brilliant young mathematician and astronomer John Dee has one overwhelming obsession: liberty. Abandoned and humiliated, Elizabeth Tudor has one simple aim: survival. This is their story. Against the background of the English Reformation, and threatened by a vengeful and unforgiving Queen, the mysterious brotherhood of the Rose Lodge attempts to guide the nation towards enlightenment and stability. Here, the special alchemy of the Virgin and the Crab works its magic: growing from childhood friendship, through adolescent flirtation, to mutual respect and admiration as together they prepare to sacrifice everything for the world they wish to inherit.' __________________________________________________________ 'Robert Parry has blended historical facts with fiction to produce an incredibly believable story. Is it "unputdownable"? - A resounding "yes!" Claire Ridgway - The Anne Boleyn Files. '... a myriad of familiar characters fade in and out of the scenery ...their characterizations are nothing short of masterful. A Reader's Respite won't hesitate to recommend this gem of a novel to you.' Michele Jacobsen - A Reader's Respite. ' ... one of the best historical novels I have ever read. I highly recommend 'Virgin and the Crab' to all historical fiction lovers and especially to all who adore Elizabeth Tudor. It's an exciting twist on Elizabeth's path to the throne. Historically compelling and deliciously suspenseful!' Michelle Miller Historical Fiction Connection and The True Book Addict. "... captures and holds the imagination long after the book is finished ... the reader is transported through time as if witnessing a theatrical masterpiece (which it is!). Lush, vivid, filled with longing, humor, deception and an uncanny attention to detail for each and every scenario, Virgin and the Crab delivers historical fiction lovers a wallop of a tale. Well written, fast paced, intricate, it’s a must read for any Tudor/Elizabethan fans" Claudia Robinson, Luxury Reading 'Parry masterfully weaves fact and fiction, resulting in a completely original and authentic portrayal of the friendship and bond between Elizabeth Tudor and her illustrious mentor ... a book to buy, read and cherish – a real Tudor treasure!' Natalie Grueninger On the Tudor Trail 'Immediately, you are transported back to the Sixteenth Century ... just happy to be present but hoping to stay out of the frey!' Kimberly Eve, Musings of a Writer ‘I absolutely adored this book.’ Amanda Hack-Teague, A Library of My Own 'From the very first page to the last sentence I was held spellbound!' Charla Wilson, Book Talk with Charla ISBN-10: 1449515711 ISBN-13: 978-1449515713 CreateSpace, September 2009 492 pages _____________________________________________ |
