The Amazon version of this book (mobi format) was available for free; it is also part of H. A. Leuschel’s ‘Manipulated Lives‘.
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
A suspenseful and emotional novella exploring whether we can ever be free from our past mistakes.
In this story, the reader is taken on a compelling journey into the human mind where genuine friendship offers the key to inner peace.
Meet Tess, an elderly lady living in a care home apartment in the outskirts of Edinburgh, whose past is haunted by a wrong decision. She meets Nurse Sandra, a warm and bubbly single mother of three, who is instantly intrigued by Tess’s personality and the mystery that surrounds her.
‘Tess and Tattoos’ is one of five gripping stories in HA Leuschel’s story collection Manipulated Lives centred around psychological manipulation
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| Genre(s): | Kindle Short Reads > 90 minutes (44-64 pages) > Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Short Stories > Single Authors Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Suspense > Psychological |
| Series: | n.a. |
| Length: | 61 pages |
| Release date: | 2017-05-29 |
Teaser
‘Good morning, Tess.’ She knew instantly on hearing the voice that it did not sound familiar. She was probably about to meet a new member of staff, she thought. The woman entering the living room was in her mid-thirties with an energetic step and friendly smile and eyes that conveyed sympathy. Oh well, Tess told herself, that is a good start. The nurse’s uniform was light blue and her shoes squeaked as she walked over to Tess, holding a clipboard. There was something different and fresh about this particular nurse and Tess didn’t think it was due to the brand-new shoes or what looked like an only recently unwrapped and perfectly ironed uniform. It was hard at the best of times to explain why one was drawn to certain people and not at all to others. Was it the smell? The sound of their voice or … Before she could finish her thoughts, the nurse’s hand reached out to take hers.
My Opinion
This story introduces you to Tess, living in a care home, as well as to Sandra, the new nurse.
With Tess and Tattoos, H. A. Leuschel has created a highly remarkable story about how one human has been manipulated – and how this has affected also the lives of others. Helene Leuschel delicately introduces her characters, revealing the story with utmost care. The main characters are complex – as well as believable. The story got under my skin; it is excellently written and has the right flow. This story and the persons therein certainly will not leave you unaffected.
This is a book for you if you like great storytelling, compelling stories, psychology, shorter reads, and food for thought.
Highly recommended.
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Mood | Suspenseful |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | Third person – past tense |
| Language |  |
| Violence | – 😳 |
| Sexual content | |
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What about you? What did you think about Tess and Tattoos? Or – if you did not yet read Tess and Tattoos – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
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