Ambrose Zephyr lives a simple life with the woman he
loves, his endearing wife Zappora Ashkenazi, better known
as Zipper. Although they have chosen not to have any
children, their lives are so complete due to their
flourishing careers in London that they want for nothing.
From their daily routines to the unforgettable moments
secretly shared, their existence is intertwined into a
relationship that balances love with respect. Neither can
remember what life was like before the other entered into
their realm of being. As if they have transcended to
another time, together they embark wholeheartedly on a
whirlwind adventure most commonly referred to as life.
As if the clock struck twelve and their stagecoach has
suddenly turned into a pumpkin, they are dealt an
unforeseeable blow when Zephyr is given only a month or
less to live. With no explanation or cure to rescue him
from the abyss, the fifty year old Zephyr chooses to turn
his nightmare into a sort of rediscovery as he envisions a
pilgrimage to places unknown from A to Z with his forever
companion, Zipper, by his side. As they rediscover the
fruits of their marriage and dip into the very core of
their souls, together they come to grips with the cards
that were cruelly dealt and choose to bravely face this
unimaginable injustice hand in hand as they always have in
the past and will always do in the future until they will
one day meet again.
Rarely does a short novel have such a profound impact on
its reader as does THE END OF THE ALPHABET. CS Richardson
meticulously chooses each word on every page as he
masterly tells a story that inevitably makes the reader
examine his or her own life while putting into perspective
what matters most. The strength in his craft transforms
this unpretentious tale into a story that will certainly
move mountains. Thought-provoking and tenderly written.
Richardson's entrée into the world of fiction is
priceless.
THE END OF THE ALPHABET is a tender, intimate story of an
ordinary life defined by an extraordinary love.
Ambrose
Zephyr is a contented man. He shares a book-laden Victorian
house with his loving wife, Zipper. He owns two suits, one
of which he was married in. He is a courageous eater, save
brussels sprouts. His knowledge of wine is vague and best
defined as Napa, good; Australian, better; French, better
still. Kir royale is his drink of occasion. For an
Englishman he makes a poor cup of tea. He believes women are
quantifiably wiser than men, and would never give Zipper the
slightest reason to mistrust him or question his love.
Zipper simply describes Ambrose as the only man she has ever
loved. Without adjustment.
Then, just as he is turning
fifty, Ambrose is told by his doctor that he has one month
to live. Reeling from the news, he and Zipper embark on a
whirlwind expedition to the places he has most loved or has
always longed to visit, from A to Z, Amsterdam to Zanzibar.
As they travel to Italian piazzas, Turkish baths, and other
romantic destinations, all beautifully evoked by the author,
Zipper struggles to deal with the grand unfairness of their
circumstances as she buoys Ambrose with her gentle affection
and humor. Meanwhile, Ambrose reflects on his life, one well
lived, and comes to understand that death, like life, will
be made bearable by the strength and grace of their
devotion.
Richardson's lovely prose comes alive with an
honesty and intensity that will leave you breathless and
inspired by the simple beauty and power of love. THE END OF
THE ALPHABET is a timeless, resonant exploration of the
nature of love, loss, and life.
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