HOW IT ALL BEGAN...
When I first met the powerboat, Shady Lady, she was quiet, broken and in need of much love and lots of repair. She was born on the Isle of Wight in 1968, built to race, built to wow, built by Don Shed to become a classic powerboat.
Through the 'Shady Lady' books, you will step into her world and follow her adventures through emotive tales, that observes her real life restoration, to her once again touching the water, where she not only belongs, but where she truly comes to life!
Shady Lady begins by helping Tom find trust again – trust in love, friendship and the world of the Sea. Along with Shady Lady we immerse ourselves in Tom’s life on the Island and the captivating world of smugglers, maps, guardians and the love that exists not only within family blood, but also in friendship.
Both books perform a dance between the present and the past. We follow Shady Lady's adventures with her new friends and discover a deeper unfolding mystery that surrounds her existence.
These books are for all ages. Adults can switch off and immerse themselves in these timeless tales, while children will enjoy being read to by a soothing voice. The characters feel like old friends knocking at your door for a cup of tea – as if time never passed.
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Enjoy these tales and pass them on.
With love
Valentina
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THE DARK MOON
Tom thought he would never ride a boat again, after losing his beloved wife Milly, until a mysterious letter along with amap offers him Shady Lady. A boat that will allow him to find trust, love and purpose once again in his life.
When Sammy comes into Tom’s and Shady Lady’s life –Shady Lady becomes alive again.
She starts sensing troubles along her way, her instinct to protect and save while still having fun, will bring magic, warmth and excitement in this journey through the Island, where local people and their lives become one with Shady Lady, Tom and his beloved dog Patch.
FOREVER YOUNG
What happens when Shady Lady visits Italy with Peter and Charles, the first born of all the Guardians? Will the sun and the wine be enough to keep them out of trouble?
When a holiday bus filled with visitors from London reaches the Island and the weather is tempted to take their lives, Shady Lady is urgently called back home. Together with the help of her sister, Wicked Lady, action ensues. Will the bravery of the sisters overcome the fate of the visitors?
Switch the world off and immerse yourself in the family of Shady Lady, sharing their journey of joy, grief and acceptance, like any other family would.
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The Dark Moon
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Forever Young
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