Frances T Croft

The Girl on the Cliff Frances T Croft

The Girl on the Cliff is the second novel from 85 year-old author, Frances T. Croft. A novel of personal relationships, loneliness, survival, bitterness, revenge, kidnapping, and finally acceptance. Stuart's parents spend most of their time overseas attending to their business commitments. Stuart, their fifteen year old son is expected to play sport, look after the house and mind his twelve year-old twin sisters. He is a talented artist, but is forbidden to paint at home. The Lord of the 5th Dimension materialises and asks Stuart to help Ephlyn, a special being, learn the skills he needs. Stuart has been carefully chosen and is the best possible teacher. Stuart declines, but is persuaded to assist Ephlyn who is reluctant to spend time on Earth. While Stuart assists Ephlyn with life's lessons, in addition to his family responsibilities, he secretly practices his art. When lives are threatened, danger becomes part of Stuart's life, along with shocking revelations. It is only once the secrets are revealed that Stuart gains acceptance and recognition.