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Book Review for the Theromancestudio.com
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Lipsi's Daughter
Patty Apostolides
Contemporary romance
Available from JoNa Books
ISBN: 1-932673-00-8
November 2003
WOW! That is the only word I can think of to describe this novel.
The story of Ipatia Kouris and Tony Plakis is the most innocent, fascinating
story I have ever read. The love that transpires between these two young
people is wonderfully put on paper. I enjoyed watching the shyness of Ipatia
bewilder and impress Tony many times during the beginning of th isstory.
Ipatia was from the "old" Greek tradition and Tony was from a "modernized"
Greek heritage. He is very confused at a lot of the things that Ipatia does
and yet very impressed. Some of the things that Ipatia does will make you
laugh. If Patty Apostolides did not tell you that this story was from the
nineteen nineties you would never believe it.
It is amazing how the Greek Heritage has not changed with the times. All the
women are so innocent and shy. Ipatia was no different. She still does not
change even after coming to America and attending college.
A terrible car accident separates the lovers for two years before they find
each other again. Ipatia feels that Tony abandoned her after the accident and
Tony gets amnesia and doesn't remember her or anything else about his past.
Ipatia moves to America with her Aunt to go to college and move on with her
life.
Tony recovers and after two years of therapy he decides to go out on his own.
After going through some things he is jarred with the memory of Ipatia.
Watching these two lovers and their different cultures come together is
wonderful and frustrating at the same time. Sometimes you just want to scream
at them both because they read each other's signals wrong.
It took me a long time to get through this book but I am so glad I did. I
really enjoyed everything about it and I have every intention of reading it
again.
Overall rating: 4 Hearts
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual
Reviewer: Traci Amor
January 29, 2004
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LIPSI'S DAUGHTER
By Patty Apostolides
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A wonderful Cinderella tale, told Grecian-style. ..
Young Ipatia Kouris has lived with her grandfather since her parents' death. He
raised her in the traditional Greek style, intending that she marry and have
children. But Ipatia wants to further her education and have a career before
she makes the ultimate commitment and settles down. When a chance circumstance
brings Tony Plakis into her life, his dark good looks and friendly charm sway
her thoughts for the first time toward romance - that is, until she learns he
is already engaged.
Tony Plakis earned a professor's degree, preferring to work in a field
different from that of his wealthy shipping magnet father - a father ignored
him most of his life. But the elderly Plakis has other plans for his only son:
Tony is to marry a wealthy heiress and take over the family business. His
father's desires weigh heavily on Tony's mind as his father's ship visits the
Dodecanese island of Lipsi. During a stroll on the island, Tony rescues Ipatia,
a beautiful young woman whose innocence and traditional ways he finds
refreshing. She is a complete change from the usual females he meets; those who
desire him only for his wealth. After they part, Ipatia's shy smile and easy
laughter continue to invade his mind.
Tony learns that Ipatia is to travel to Piraeus -- the location of her future
college and his father's business offices. When Tony's father becomes ill, out
of family duty, Tony takes over the shipping business. Then Tony's engagement
dissolves and he resolves to sway Ipatia's thoughts away from education and
into his arms.
Tony convinces Ipatia to work in the office to translate documents into English
until her classes start. She is thrilled to work in Tony's office. After all,
it affords her the opportunity to see him daily. Her only other male
acquaintance is Michael Hatzis, a doctor who treated her swollen ankle and who,
learning of her interest in the field of medicine, lets her borrow his medical
journals. Michael admires the young woman, but it's obvious to him that Ipatia
is in love with his best friend, Tony. When Tony learns that Ipatia has become
friends with Michael, he cautiously withdraws his attention, confusing Ipatia.
More obstacles stand in their path until one day, Tony convinces her to go on a
picnic. During a drive to the mountaintop, they have a car accident.
Ipatia recovers from her broken ribs and, wondering why she hasn't heard from
Tony, visits his office, only to be told that Tony is on Crete. Discouraged
and confused over his lack of attention, she departs, certain that Tony was
only toying with her affections.
Unknown to her is that the accident left Tony comatose for months. When he
finally awakens, Tony has no memory of his past - let alone of Ipatia.
Ipatia flies to Chicago to join her aunt, who has recently married and is
expecting a baby. There, Ipatia starts a new life, one involving education at
an American college. There she meets other men, and ignores them. Her thoughts
remain on the love she lost.
Will Tony ever regain his memory of the beautiful young woman who touched his
heart? Will the miles that separate Ipatia from her home - and her one true
love - prevent a happy ending? You'll have to read the book to find out.
Patty Apostolides is a fresh new author whose first romance novel is enchanting
and wonderful. Lipsi's Daughter is filled with a sprinkling of music, a dash
of love poems, and a hearty scoop of tender moments that tug at your heart. Her
vivid descriptions will have you feeling as though you're in Greece, savoring
the scenery, the people and, most of all, a story of love that will leave you
longing for more. Five out of five stars!
Reviewed by Linda Morelli
Author of FIERY SURRENDER and the award-winning SHADOW OF DOUBT
www.lindamorelli.us
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