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Sardinian Silver

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During the 1960's the island of Sardinia provided an exotic setting for Arthur Fraser in both business and pleasure.

Arthur, by trade, is a travel representative from England and has the good fortune of working the summer at this quiet, undeveloped tourist hotspot. Sardinia, off the coast of Italy, has charm and romance around every corner. Many come to soak up the sun, experience the relaxed lifestyle and absorb the culture but leave with much more. The island has also cast its spell on Arthur as he, with all his youthful vigor, is determined to find love or the idea of it.

Arthur soon develops a small circle of friends while pursuing the young ladies during his summer stay. These friends help him understand the customs and traditions of Sardinia while others remind him of home. It is not long before he is smitten by one particular Sardinian girl and finds himself going to the ends of the earth to win her heart. Unfortunately for our young Author, he has a lopsided competition for the girl's love with one of his closest friends.

Love is, indeed, in the air for Arthur but not where he expects it to be. In his youthful exuberance he misses the signs of attraction and love that can be discovered only with age and experience. Will Arthur win the heart of the girl he loves or learn a very important lesson of life?

From the first word, A. Colin Wright's love for Italy takes center stage. Instantly, you find yourself walking the streets of Sardinia with Arthur. You feel the sand between your toes as they relax at the beach. With each passing page, it is virtually impossible not to identify with Arthur as he confronts his torrent of emotions and desires in a setting rich with culture and beauty.

"Sardinian Silver" delivers the multiple levels of emotional development experienced by men in their youth. Wright has skillfully developed an exquisite group of settings in which the story unfolds. If you enjoy youthful romance surrounded by an exotic setting then "Sardinian Silver" is a must have.

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This book takes place in early 1960's Sardinia.The island has a cast of interesting characters living the old ways. The travel reps from the continent are living and working to bring tourism to the island. A clash of cultures and life styles. Interesting people,stories and lovely scenery,crime and passion....this book has it all.If you love Italy and all of its complexity, you will love this book.

When Arthur arrives in Sardinia, he quickly finds it to be his version of heaven on earth. From the scenery to the native customs to the folkways and mores of the local residents, the idyllic island has everything his heart could ever ask for - that is, until he meets the enchanting Anna, a breathtaking beauty who soon becomes the sole focus of his existence.

Convinced that marrying a Sard girl would be the culmination of his living fantasy, Arthur decides to pursue Anna - albeit cautiously - by using his best friend to send a special gift to her; however, when his plan backfires and Anna instead falls for his friend, his compulsive obsession with her only grows, setting off a prolonged - and often hilarious - series of misadventures centered on his unwavering determination to finally find true love.

Sardinian Silver is an engaging, entertaining read. In it, author Anthony Colin Wright uses powerful imagery and a vivid cast of characters to bring a compelling story of love - both sought and lost - to impressive life. Wright's depictions of Sardinia and its lush, flowing features is enough to make the reader pine for an extended stay, and the sheer earnestness of Arthur's ill-fated pursuits is sure to spark the flames of nostalgic passion in many a lovelorn soul.

A compelling testament to the true power of persistence, Sardinian Silver is a sobering, yet amusing reminder of the emotional fragility that lies within us all. Highly recommended.

Linda Waterson
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