About the Book
Molly Anne Warring´s riveting saga of the Stry-Ker family continues in
Lost Paradise. This historical novel tells a timeless tale of how human greed can destroy a family for generations, but also how the intertwining lives of ordinary people result in murder, mystery, lust, and most importantly, love. Set in western Canada,
Lost Paradise spans the period from 1931 to 1976, and encompasses not only the everyday lives of everyday people, but also the effects of world events on past and future generations. This heartwarming tale reveals the richness of human nature and the never-ending strength of the human spirit which survives in all of us and weaves through generation after generation in the tapestry of life.
The main characters include: Emily Pushinsky; Angela Tassky; Moe Chadi and his father, Ali; Helenka, Joseph, Olana and Stefka Pushinsky; Father Bill; Dr. Tatonga, the native doctor; Dr. Owler, the psychiatrist; Mike Murphy, the Bostonian; Frank Saccomanno; Oscar Lacombe; Mitchell Penarsky and Vito Pantaloni.
About the Author
Molly Anne Warring is the author of the best selling novel, Paradise Acres; The Stry-Ker Family Saga and Lost Paradise. Both novels were Governor General Nominees in 2005 and 2007.
Molly Anne is the President of her own public relations and marketing company; Warring Channels Inc. She has served on numerous boards and commissions as Chairman and Director. Molly Anne is a former broadcaster and an accredited public relations practitioner. She currently serves on the Ukrainian Foundation of College Education.
Her life has been enriched through volunteerism, spending over 45 years as a volunteer serving her community for multiple charities. For this effort she was decorated with the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003 and in 2005, she received further recognition; the Alberta Centennial Medal of Distincition as well as being awarded the Premier´s citation for outstanding community contributions. Also in 2005, she received a further award, the Centennial Silver Medal given to worthy Albertans.
Her greatest joy is to support a family in Lviv, Ukraine who look after nine orphan children and helping her foster daughter, Emily, in Kenya.
Molly Anne is a member of the Alberta Writers Guild and also the Writers Union of Canada.
