“A romance. An adventure story. A dash of history. Cyril cleverly combines multiple story lines in this entertaining novel.”
“What fun! Brilliant characters and a sexy plot, all set in the stunning French wine country.”
“There’s so much to enjoy in this intriguing novel.”
“A true romp!”
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Set in the idyllic wine country of Provence in the 1980’s A Flash of Spanish Eyes tells the love story between Richard Fortescue, a down on his luck Formula One racing driver, and Boom Boom, a young Spanish woman determined to live life on her own terms. Brought together by chance they find themselves embroiled in a complex web of smuggling and deadly deals.
First there’s the ‘champagne war’, the conflict between Genghis Cohen, a seedy and disreputable London porn-king, and the Corsican Mafia over the right to buy the sparkling wine made by Boom Boom’s family. Then there’s the Shrine to Saint Sarah, the latest phony money-making scheme hatched up by Genghis and his outrageous assistant, Eulalia, for his vineyard in Provence.
Add a retired British Vice Admiral expert in the phallic Roman archeology of the ancient land of Oc, a Senegalese terrorist determined to protect Allah against the heresy of a formidably unorthodox Preacher and a gang of supporting characters and what follows? Unalloyed mayhem? Not in the least!
Clever, witty and fun, A Flash of Spanish Eyes is a spicy blend of romance, mystery and history. Join Richard and Boom Boom as they evade danger and outwit their adversaries on this adventure of a lifetime.
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I wrote A Flash of Spanish Eyes when living in Provence and was inspired by the history, culture and mythology of the region, as well as the revered tradition of winemaking. I had great fun inventing and weaving together the interconnecting plot lines. I hope you will enjoy reading ‘Flash’ as much as I enjoyed writing it.