![]() ![]() Penny and Morey possess a multitude of flaws, and the other religious entities are fully fleshed out individuals, not just paragons of virtue. Each new bond helps pull Penny out of her pain (and the seemingly safe retreat of alcohol) and gives her strength to do what is right, both for herself and the various parishioners she serves.īecause Penny is an Anglican priest, religion does play a part in the story, but I found it presented in an informative way that explained various characters’ motivations, rather than being preachy or distracting. The parallels between her grief and her associate, Morey’s, loss help them find a way to understand each other even when their religious ideals are polar opposites. While Penny White and The Temptation of Dragons features the mystery of Endre/Brother Dominic’s death on a dark English highway, the main focus is Penny’s growth and connection to the individuals in her life, both old and new. (I particularly enjoyed a scene where Penny finally admits some of her frustration with trying to maintain her parish with few new church members and lack of funds.) I don’t doubt some of Cymri’s own experiences trickle into the writing, although she probably has never had a dragon gentleman caller. ![]() (She settles for a parrot.) As a result, her writing blossoms with genuine emotion covering all aspects of the spectrum. Author Chrys Cymri clearly put a lot of herself into her protagonist, Penny White, since she is also a priest, loves Doctor Who, and has a deep fascination with dragons. ![]()
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