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Adrift: The Storyteller and the Mosaicist Kindle Edition

by Alex Morrall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

Bernie remembers one icy day, years ago, when her mum and older sister left in the car for a journey they never came home from. Now she believes that being isolated is safer than loss.

But she is pulled into turmoil by the vulnerability of a prematurely born step-brother, and the potential for romance with mosaicist, Robin.

Against her own instincts, she pushes her father away to his new wife, and pushes Robin away into the arms of a mutual friend. But as she reaches the pinnacle of her desired isolation, she realises that she might have made a mistake. Can she learn to trust in a human connection that might just let her down?

From the writer of the ‘Engaging and Uplifting’ (Daily Mail) HELEN AND THE GRANDBEES, artist Alex Morrall explores themes of love and isolation in her novel, ADRIFT. Follow Bernie’s story from the coast to early 2000’s London.


“I loved this poignant exploration of how events from our past can hold us back from enjoying the happiness we so deserve. Both Bernie and Robin are complex, nuanced characters which makes their story compelling and enjoyable.”Joanna Little, graduate of UEA’s Creative Writing MA, reader for flash fiction journal and literary competitions.

“A lovely, practically poetic novella which explores emotional attachment and the experiences which can sever such attachments... Character-driven in the most nuanced and empathetic way, this is a story which will make you think, will make you feel.” Bookstagrammer Bextwixtthepages

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    March 1, 2022
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Alex Morrall was born in Birmingham and now lives in south-east London where her voluntary work inspired 'Helen and the Grandbees', which is based in the deprived areas of Deptford, and is about the strength of family love overcoming the most intimidating of barriers. She is also a published food reviewer and poet. She enjoys working using other her creative and mathematical background. She has a maths degree but paints beautiful city scenes and landscapes in her spare time.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09PQMVKBF
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Alex Morrall

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Alex Morrall was born in Birmingham and now lives in south-east London where her voluntary work inspired ‘Helen and the Grandbees', which is based in the deprived areas of Deptford, and is about the strength of family love overcoming the most intimidating of barriers. She is also a published food reviewer and poet. She enjoys working using other her creative and mathematical background. She has a maths degree but paints beautiful city scenes and landscapes in her spare time.

You can read some of the short stories by Alex by signing up for updates on https://alexmorrall.com

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  • VW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
    This is the first book by Alex Morrall I have read. I must say, the author has a very languid, pleasurable way of describing in detail the surroundings, the feelings and the emotions of her scenery and characters. It's a story that took me on a roller coaster. I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to get off at times, but then, I decided I didn't want to get off. I didn't always understand what was going on, but then, again, I wanted to understand what was going on. So I kept reading....till the end. I'm very glad I did.
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  • Kayjah
    3.0 out of 5 stars Complex and interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
    * I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only *

    Bernie goes through a lot of different emotions as she deals with a new step-brother and potential love interest. I thought it was interesting to see her dynamic with her family, the father she doesn't connect with anymore, and the mother-in-law she doesn't seem to connect with at all. What I was a little confused about was her love for Robin. I can see as the story progresses that she develops feelings for him, but for me, it never felt very concrete. I wanted more from her to show that. Otherwise, I thought that the book was interesting and entertaining.
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  • NWI
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, poignant, and resonant
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
    The chorus of Bernie's story will resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced loss or trauma that can make vulnerability and trust so difficult. A beautiful, relatable story of love, loss, and resilience. I loved Helen and the Grandbees and can't wait to read more from Morrall.
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  • katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing emotional journey in a captivating story.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2022
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    It is one of those books that you can’t put down when you start to read it. It really highlights that emotions can come to the fore at unexpected times in unexpected circumstances. The story is gripping. Full credit to the author. Well done Alex Morrall.
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