Ten Fingers Touching: A Tale of True Love, Mystery and Adventure - Hardcover

Roth, Ellen A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0990726827 ISBN 13: 9780990726821

Publisher: Getting to the Point Inc, 2014

Synopsis

Evil plots his return to power and Good fights to defeat Evil's sinister plan. Caught between them in this epic struggle are two young lovers?Martak, master of the forest, and Marianna, a beautiful maiden and governess to Rosy, the impetuous, young princess. Evil's desperate scheme to outwit Good and rule the Kingdom puts Martak, Marianna and the Princess at risk as they are drawn into the conflict.Will the soulmates realize their happily ever after? Martak must first unravel the curse and destroy Evil. In this land where magical forces vie for dominance, could true love be the most powerful weapon of all? A beautifully illustrated fairy tale for grown-ups, Ten Fingers Touching explores the complex nature of love and fate. It is an enchanting journey of romance, mystery and adventure. Ellen A. Roth's debut novella is an imaginative take on a classic genre?and a treat for the romantic soul.

About this title

About the Author

Ellen A. Roth holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and an MFA from Syracuse University. She spent the early years of her career as a registered art therapist, helping children with a variety of special needs. Co-founder of premier relocation consulting firm, Getting to the Point Inc., Ellen was named one of the Best 50 Women in Business in Pennsylvania. A wife and proud mother, Ellen lives with her husband, Dr. Loren Roth Her life-long love of fairy tales lead to her first work of fiction, Ten Fingers Touching.

From the Inside Flap

Ellen Roth is a remarkable storyteller who weaves a spell in this sweet, sexy, romantic fable. At a time when it's hard to turn on the television or pick up a newspaper because of bad news, this is a book to pick up instead. It will warm your heart. ?Mackenzie Carpenter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A bewitching love story that's a fairy tale for grown-ups." Jean Horne, Feature Writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Roth's love story transcends the battle of good and evil in her classic fairy tale. The climax of the book is a revelation A satisfying story for those who enjoy a fairy-tale ending Blumen's stunning illustrations that accompany the text are a beautiful contribution. Kirkus Reviews Ten Fingers Touching is a modern take on the classic fairy tale. Beautifully written and illustrated, it combines all the hallmarks of the genre adventure, romance, mystery and morality with a wise and womanly viewpoint. Marylynn Uricchio, Pittsburgh Columnist

Edition details

• Publisher: Getting to the Point Inc
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0990726827
• ISBN 13: 9780990726821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Blumen John
• Number of pages: 97