Power to Burn (Paperback)

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