We become like the river reflected, both light and dark. Struggling artist Sylvia is offered an unusual commission by the mysterious Victor, acting on behalf of a secret sponsor, who wants to engage her for a year to produce art depicting the Holocaust. She accepts the project on trust and discovers an enigmatic thirteen-year-old girl, Nina, who becomes her model and pupil. As the months pass, Sylvia begins to unravel the truth about Victor, the secret sponsor and Nina, while unearthing more about history and identity than she was ever prepared for. A family drama that champions the structures and beliefs that underpin a civilised society, The River Reflects faces the darkest shadows of human nature. With the Thames winding relentlessly through this compelling story, Sylvia, Victor, Nina and those around them progress from fear and isolation to seek love and fortitude and the redemptive power of the human spirit.

About the Author
MARK GODFREY was born in Chiswick, a stone's throw upriver from Sylvia's studio, and brought up in west London and Cheshire. He read English and American Literature and History at the University of Manchester and now lives in Greater Manchester with his wife, an eminent art curator. He has two grown up children, a granddaughter and a grandson. The River Reflects is his compelling debut novel.


Book Information
ISBN 9781788649124
Author Mark Godfrey
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Cinnamon Press
Publisher Cinnamon Press