When young would-be actor Michael Whistler meets eccentric Jewish artist Billy Zachariah and his consort Rose Tattoo in a London police station, he is drawn inexorably into their life in Westwoods -... More > a house where portraits are painted, lessons are learnt, and fears confronted. The rowdy and caustic Billy becomes a father to him, and Rose a generous mother.
Michael longs to uncover the secret history of the pseudonymous (and Catholic) Rose, but he is not prepared for the final scene in this passion play - when Rose has to carry out a life-saving mission that may destroy her.
A rich and unconventional three-way love story (with cameo appearances by a miraculous painting and a rubber duck), this novel re-tells the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, travelling through the complex heart of true love, human memory, stigma, mental illness and God.< Less
When young would-be actor Michael Whistler meets eccentric Jewish artist Billy Zachariah and his consort Rose Tattoo in a London police station, he is drawn inexorably into their life in Westwoods -... More > a house where portraits are painted, lessons are learnt, and fears confronted. The caustic and babbling Billy becomes a father to him, and Rose a generous mother. But even Michael is not prepared for the final scene in this passion play, when Rose has to carry out a life-saving mission that may destroy her. A profoundly unconventional three-way love story (with cameo appearances by a miraculous painting and a rubber duck), The Hour of Incense is part Narziss and Goldmund and part Enchanted Cottage. A modern re-telling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, it travels through the complex heart of love and memory, stigma, mental illness, God, and the Holocaust.< Less
When Mia Albrechtson is told by police that her husband has been murdered, her entire life is
knocked off balance. But when her husband returns to her in the form of breakfast, what on earth does he... More > expect her to do? This extraordinary parable of love and sacrifice is not for everyone - but it is for those who will
understand it.< Less
When Mia Albrechtson is told by police that her husband has been murdered, her entire life is
knocked off balance. But when her husband returns to her in the form of breakfast, what on earth does he... More > expect her to do? This extraordinary parable of love and sacrifice is not for everyone - but it is for those who will
understand it.< Less
