Shortlisted, Ethel Turner Prize, New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards 1996 'I caught a glimpse of her eyes - dark, like bitter chocolate - and the last few lashes of her left eye were snow-white.' Angelica sighed. 'She's been trying to contact you, too. I knew it. She's playing a game with us, Roberto. And I'm scared.' Lucrezia was drawing closer - as if she could sense their power and it was stirring her own...When Roberto arrives in Italy from Australia he discovers dark family secrets: la magia, the magic power that is feared and suppressed, and a tragic story of love and icy revenge. Roberto has felt the power - his own power - burning through his fingertips. Angelica has it too. But together can they stop the curse spreading beyond their family and into the world? A dramatic story of mystery and adventure from award-winning author, Anna Fienberg. With a bewitching blend of fantasy and humour, Fienberg delves beneath the surface of family life to explore timeless themes of anger, fear, self-discovery and forgiveness. 'utterly compelling...a book to recommend, argue about and keep going back to' Stephen Matthews

 

This book was recognised by the Nsw Premier's Literary Award.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 1995 by Allen & Unwin .

Anna Fienberg has more than 20 children's books to her credit. Barbara Fienberg is the coauthor of the Tashi series. Kim Gamble is a book illustrator. Anna Fienberg has written many well-loved and award-winning picture books, short stories and junior novels.