Family Skeletons

From Library Journal This first novel by a great-niece of Virginia Woolf tells the story of Catherine, an orphan raised by her eccentric Uncle Pake in a remote area of Ireland. Hers is a strange and isolated existence, for Pake discourages most visitors except her older cousin, Tara. She and Tara marry, but the bizarre events surrounding his death three weeks later in a boating accident send Catherine into despair and eventually a mental hospital. For her rehabilitation she must face and overcome her past, aided by the affection of Tara's closest friend. Though the romantic setting and mysterious plot remind one of a Gothic novel, these characters are multidimensional and the story is full of surprises. An intriguing book with broad appeal; recommended for public libraries.Nancy R. Ives, Language Skills Ctr., SUNY at GeneseoCopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.