A History of Love and Now

Using her supernatural ability to see into the past, Anise discovers some secrets are best left alone.1977, Seventeen-year-old Anise's life is irreversibly altered when she encounters a swan with eerily human-like eyes. The swan, a harbinger of danger, reveals a young man's ghostly murder. Anise's path intertwines with the enigmatic Connor, and she falls deeply in love for the first time. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to unearth the dark history of her family's secluded Gothic mansion. As Anise delves deeper into her home's hidden past, she begins to suspect that Connor may be concealing deadly secrets of his own. Secrets best left alone. Secrets that could get them both killed. A History of Love and Now weaves a heartwarming, tragic love affair with a gripping murder mystery. If you like compelling characters with hidden depths, complex love stories, and suspenseful mysteries set in Ireland, you'll love this romantic suspense debut by A.S. Mink. Buy A History of Love and Now and start unlocking the secrets today! Suffused in myth and Irish folklore and constructed as two narrative strands that become entwined, Anise uncovers a dangerous world of mystery and murder she thought had long passed. "A History of Love and Now expertly blends magical realism with an intriguing murder mystery." "A heartwarming and tragic love affair - a thrilling journey of discovery." "A History of Love and Now is alive with imagination, abounds with stylistically creative flourishes and is suffused with atmosphere from the first page to the last." - The Literary Consultancy "[The] writing is highly accomplished, and [She has] a fascinating double narrative (or triple narrative if you count the folktale). The main setting, 1970s Ireland during the height of the Troubles, is a bold one and works really well - lots of material for plot and character conflict, which makes for a powerful story." - Cornerstones Literary Consultancy "[The] story is incredibly imaginative and unique. [...] [Mink's] writing style is wonderful and so readable." - Blue Pencil Agency Literary Consultants "A thought-provoking look at two fascinating periods of history and the way forgiveness sets us free." The Writers' Workshop