Destiny’s Consent: The Gypsy’s Song
"I finished your book on Sunday on the plane back from Chicago.
IT IS WON-DERFUL. i laughed, i cried, i got chills; loved all the characters
and can not WAIT for book 2.
You did a fantastic job."
"Laura Shepard Townsend has created characters with great hear, soul and spirit, people with real lives with history and their hopes for the future. The book is terrific, and I can't wait to find out what happens next."
"Laura Shepard Townsend has created a brilliant story--full of laughter, sadness, joy, hope, understanding, love, a complete feeling for the nature of a young girl in the full experience of growing in maturity.."
“Laura Shepard Townsend’s talent comes from a powerful source. She makes history come alive during a fascinating era. Her characters stole my heart. Once begun, I could not put the books down.
“Laura Shepard Townsend’s style is reminiscent of Robertson Davies’ in The Deptford Trilogy. She has created a splendid and empowering female adventure punctuated with wisdom. I did not want the book to end.”
Dare to indulge a few hours with Laura Shepard Townsend’s book and you will be rewarded with a world of inspiration, like playing inside the colors, patterns and textures of a rich Vuillard painting.
Starting on a night of lion stealing, this tale accelerates into the sunny world of color and spice, wisdom, play and inspiration. I wanted to put on layers and layers of patterned skirts, scarves and jewelry; let my hair go wild and join these Gypsy women in their lives, lived with an acute sense of truth. Townsend’s women are wild and free and stunningly authentic; born in her soul; grown up in her playful imagination; nurtured by her loving wisdom. She has released them for our delight. This book is a gift and a fine adventure.