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In the last
days of Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius stirs while high ranking men
like Lucius gorge on power and pleasure. Lucius purchases
Xina, a beautiful slave girl in the market place. He is
consumed by passion for her from the start. Jealousy,
passion, deceit and danger surround the handsome general and
the sensuous young virgin that has become his obsession.
Darkly emotional, Whom Gods Have Favored is an
exciting and well-crafted tale plush with historical details
that yanked me in until the curtain closed. Denysé
Bridger’s characters are complex, riveting in their vices
and weaknesses. It’s fascinating the way she explores the
more sinister aspects of the human psyche. Lucius and Xina
are lovers and much more in the making. In reading this
wondrous story I got into the “making”, their evolvement
along the course of love. Ms. Bridger paints a somber and
visually stunning portrait, hammering out line after line; a
gifted wordsmith with a luminous imagination. If you
haven’t encountered this author before, this is an excellent
intro to her style and first rate talent. |
