Like a knitting or mosaic master, K. Lynch weaves many different lives and times into a cohesive masterpiece of drama. While the trilogy does span from the time of the French Revolution to the present day, and in the beginning it seems to jump quickly in and out of lives and story lines, Lynch ties them all together smoothly and easily. I once watched a person knit a pair of gloves from beginning to end during a long lunch. It was a similar experience. Small pieces of textile, similar but different, finally woven into something familiar and beautiful.
The chapters are short, sometimes only a page long, but the characters are 3 dimensional and full of life. The mosaic of lives through the centuries occasionally causes one to pause and reflect on the nature vs nurture argument. In the background of all the action, romance, conflict and tragedy, is the beautiful and mysterious island of Berneau. Some go there to escape, some are forced there by circumstances, some end up there almost accidentally.
I would consider this trilogy a beautiful blend of action and romance. And while I don't want to sound sexist, it may amaze some readers to find out that the author, K. Lynch, is male.
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