Impossible
A Novel by Nancy Werlin
Lucy Scarborough is burdened by a family curse. She discovers that many generations ago, one of her relatives rejected the advances of an Elfin Knight. In his anger, the knight placed a curse on the Scarborough women. Each woman finds herself pregnant at 17 and forced to complete three impossible tasks. If the woman does not complete these tasks by the time she gives birth to her daughter, she will go insane. Now, at the age of 17, Lucy finds herself trying to complete the three impossible tasks before she meets a fate like all the other Scarborough women.
This story was actually inspired by a medieval ballad called “Scarborough Fair” (which can be traced back to a 17th century ballad called “The Elfin Knight”) which is given at the beginning of the book. The story itself is really great! It’s got a touch of romance, fantasy, drama, and even comedy. Fair warning, there is one scene where a character is raped, though not graphic, it is disturbing.
For those interested in knowing a bit more about the background of the ballad in the book, check out the hyperlinks on Scarborough Fair and Elfin Knight in the above paragraph.
Jennifer is a youth services librarian at the North Regional Branch. Thanks for posting, Jenn!
Also, if you have a minute, check out this really neat book trailer that Nancy is hosting on her site.
Always,
Missy
