ICON OF GOLD

This is the tale of a doomed, probably damned romance between the English wife of Greek tycoon and her stepson, Nikos. Cathy is a likable middle-aged woman who enjoys life in coastal Sussex and has ambivalent feelings for her charming, selfish, and even ruthless husband. Her stepson is more sensitive and understanding, and before either party knows what has happened, the tragic love affair has begun. Phyllida Nash is an accomplished actress who applies her polished vocal talents to dramatizing this compelling story. She helps us understand Cathy and grasp how such a tangled situation could develop. This is a smoothly told, well-crafted story of interest to all except those who demand happy endings. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 01]