Book Description

This is the story of a bitter-sweet relationship between Ibona Olem and her daughter, the sensitive Sazel Huskin.The widowed Ibona sets up a bakery in Merville Market, but her ambitions for her daughter’s musical career grow with every ensuing year.When Sazel grows into a fine singer, both the mother and daughter decide to shift to Cechern, a bigger town with more opportunities.Sazel debuts at ‘Melody Mist’ and Ibona basks in her shadow. But, eventually, Ibona’s desires overwhelm her. What is it that makes Sazel turn away from her music? What draws her back to Merville? How does Rofised Lombatti, her co-actor, influence her decisions?Do Ibona and Sazel finally agree to disagree? Where does Sazel find her solace? What role does Vorin Gestow play in her life?