Берега мечты. Том I

Romanized as "Stolknuvshis nakane svad'by s izmenoy zhenikha i predatel'stvom luchshey podrugi, Rogneda saditsya v samolet i odna otpravlyaetsya v Puerto-Riko, gde dolzhen byl proyti ee medovyy mesyats. Tam na fone tyazheloy depressii i zatyazhnogo alkogol'nogo marafona ona znakomitsya s britanskim turistom po imeni Rodrik, s kotorym u nee, nesmotrya na tridtsatil'etnyuyu raznitsu vo vozraste, neozhidanno voznikaet udivitel'noe rodstvo dush. Blagodarya svoyemu sputniku Rogneda priobshchaetsya k mifologii indeytsev taino – korenogo naseleniya stran Karibskogo basseyna, i otkryvaet v sebe dar slyshat' golosa dukhov, a takzhe uznaet o legendarnom istochnike vechnoy molodosti, yakoby nakhodyashchemsya na ostrove Bimini. Korotkiy i dramatichnyy roman neizbezhno zakanchivaetsya rasstavaniyem, no vnezapno vspykhnuvshye chuvstvo ostavlyaet neizgladimyy sled v dushe kazhdogo. Posle vozvrashcheniya domoy Rogneda startel'no pytaetsya naladit' svoyu zhizn', no zvonok iz Londona razom perevorachivaet vsyo s nog na golovu." Rogneda, a young woman from Russia, finds herself in a devastating situation just before her wedding. Discovering her fiancé's betrayal and her best friend's betrayal, she makes a spontaneous decision to escape to Puerto Rico for her honeymoon. Alone and heartbroken, Rogneda immerses herself in the depths of depression and alcohol, hoping to find solace amidst the chaos. During her stay in Puerto Rico, she unexpectedly meets a British tourist named Rodrik. Despite their significant age difference, they form an inexplicable bond and find solace in each other's company. With Rodrik as her guide, Rogneda explores the rich mythology of the Taino Indians, the indigenous people of the Caribbean, and unlocks her ability to hear the spirits' voices. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the legendary source of eternal youth, rumored to be hidden on the mystical island of Bimini. Their passionate but short-lived romance inevitably comes to an end, leaving a profound impact on both of their souls. As Rogneda returns home and tries to rebuild her life, a phone call from London turns her world upside down once again. Intrigued and filled with a glimmer of hope, she is faced with a decision that could change the course of her life forever. "Whispers of Bimini" is a captivating and dramatic novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. Set against the backdrop of Puerto Rico's vibrant culture and mystical legends, it takes readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of hidden truths.