SOON TO BE RELEASED - STRANDED HEARTS
An Anthology of Love Poetry
Written by Gesso Cocteau
Illustrated by Pete Berg
"Now I understand
the secret of redemption,
I will never forget you.
We are forever
stranded hearts _____."


SOON TO BE RELEASED - STRANDED HEARTS
An Anthology of Love Poetry
Written by Gesso Cocteau
Illustrated by Pete Berg
"Now I understand
the secret of redemption,
I will never forget you.
We are forever
stranded hearts _____."

A poetic reflection on The Raven Knew, where Ashmere Castle remembers, longing outlives its moment, and Emma Vale must decide what the past is allowed to become.
A cast bronze sculpture by Gesso Cocteau celebrating the timeless magic of shoes as symbols of transformation, desire, and becoming.
Love leaves its mark upon the soul. Long after the moment has passed, the imprint remains. 'We are forever Stranded Hearts' Not every stranger is unknown.
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The Raven Knew excels by taking classic Gothic tropes—a brooding estate, dopplegängers, hidden rooms, and ancient secrets—and elevating them with mature emotional intelligence. It concludes not with a dramatic tragedy, but with a quiet, beautiful affirmation of life, choice, and love.
The poems are beautiful , strong and meaningful. I found myself within the timeless web cast by each poem. The book is wonderful, beautifully printed with some stunning artwork. A wonderful touch were the small surprises that came in the package with the book.
A compelling read. I like the way it's presented on black with white lettering, easy to read. I like the relics and symbols used to go along with the story and the video that I saw on this book. Makes me interested in looking at maybe buying one of the shoes or the small sculptures that's used in the video. I owned another sculpture of gessococteau, so I was drawn to the site to see what else, and I was amazed at the talent of Gesso Cocteau. I thought she was a sculptor and what a pleasant surprise to see she also writes. 599. It was worth a chance to see. It was worth every dollar. I hope there's another one coming right behind this one, because if there is, count me in.
The Raven Knew: The Living Castle sparked my imagination and catapulted me into a Gothic Wonderland. The variety of characters, including the castle, provide a richness to the readers’ experience that is riveting and fascinating. I could feel the characters’ love, the raven’s movements, and the breath of the castle… which all sent shivers down my spine. The Raven Knew: The Living Castle is a visceral and ethereal must-read!
