Sharing Her Apples is a historic drama that reminds us of the vulnerability lacing women’s souls and minds in times of misfortune. It also reminds us of the penalties that love and betrayal impose on women and their family members when the sense of revenge overwhelms reason.
Katarina is an adolescent full of expectations about her future and in love with Billy. A ruinous spell of misfortune, in which war and betrayal play the leading roles, leaves her physically and mentally injured, and with a little girl, Annie, to take care of.
Katie becomes friends with Helen, a widow who loves children, and starts to work for Helen’s relief agency, trying to rebuild her life. However, her craving for revenge won’t allow her to do so, setting her forth on a task. Will she find salvation? If so, at what cost?
Diamantoula’s debut novel is a compelling page-turner, honest and raw; an irresistible blend of intrigue, betrayal, passion and heartache. A gripping, twisting drama about disturbing themes.
