The story of "FRANCIENE", is one of so many facets and layers it is difficult to capture its depth in a few short paragraphs. The genre itself defies a label. This compelling story evolves into a cultural delight, opening up a world seldom seen by most folks, and the charm and mystery of this facet alone is a thrilling adventure. The girl whose name gives the title, will disarm and confound you, and demand that you keep your own counsel as to her true self, right to the explosive ending. She wants what she wants, this one, to degrees unimaginable, and the good and decent people caught up and swept along with her, are rapt and astounded just like you will be. This tale is as salty as the waters that bathe the mystical Island, sweet as the people who find love and friendship in the strangest places, and then must hang on for dear life, and yes, funny as the clashing and blending of lifestyles throughout the story. From the coast of Carolina, down to the Florida Everglades, "FRANCIENE", is all these things and more. This is truly a complete read, and the checklist you go through when choosing the book you want to open next, will be filled to running over, after you are finished reading all about "FRANCIENE". However, be forewarned, the story is as frightening as it is every other emotional experience. There are Spirits in here! In addition to the unearthly beings, you will find many earthy, and hotly exciting, romantic interludes, each important to the story, and not at all gratuitous or shallow. There are Lovers in here as well. One word of advice... stay out of the last pages until the story leads you there in its own time. You wouldn't open a gift before your birthday, would you? Choose and enjoy this engrossing novel. The story was truly "told to my head", and as I wrote it, I knew even then, that you will love it as much as I do. Jan Robinson
