Thursday 10 September 2015

Ghost Orchid by D K Christi

Inspired by the author's own experience of seeing the ghost orchid blooming, Ghost Orchid is the story of a rare plant and it's ability to bring people together.

Mel likes to take a lunchtime break from work by  finding God in Nature in the local swamp and enjoying her encounters with the animals

Laughter ran out of her soul as the squirrel leaped from the rail to a tree, just barely catching the limb. It looked back at her and chattered loudly as if to tell her she had interfered with plans.  

Meanwhile photographer Roger has finally persuaded Neev, his best friend, sometime lover and also another photographer, to accompany him to Florida to capture the ghost orchids in their rare blooming in the Everglades. Neev is reluctant to travel to Florida, because that is where her estranged mother lives, but once she is there, she doesn't regret the journey. 

The Florida Everglades are brought to life in atmospheric detail and the far reaching effects of the mysterious flowers on those who see them is well drawn out in a story that feels quite static at times but is ultimately very moving.

This is the third in a series of books but stands alone.

Ghost Orchid by D K Christi is available here.

Disclaimer - I received a free e-book of Ghost Orchid. 

4 comments:

eileeninmd said...

I have heard of the ghost orchids blooming in Corkscrew Sanctuary in Florida. Sounds like a great story and book! Thanks for sharing, enjoy your day!

Jenn Jilks said...

You being such a naturist, I was expecting floral photos!
Sounds, indeed, like a good one!

dkchristi said...

I hope you have a chance to enjoy the beauty and mystery of ghost orchids. Many artists and crafters also find them appealing and put their beauty in jewelry, beading and sculptures. With Cuba becoming more open, that is the one other location besides the Everglades where this particular ghost orchid is found. My websites have more photographs and information about ghost orchids. Enjoy. dkchristi

sage said...

Orchids are beautiful plants and it is neat that there is a book about one of them!