Sary's DIAMONDS
Sary Swinford, the young widow who had to change into a ruthless gold miner/outlaw in 'SARY'S GOLD' while battling a brutal town and one obsessed man, who wanted her alive - or dead if he couldn't have her, is now wealthy beyond her wildest hopes... and that's where the dangers lay....
IN 'SARY'S DIAMONDS' Sarabande Swinford has lost her fortune, swindled by an expert con man from whom she gained in return only a handful of worthless paper and a questionable—and partial—treasure map. Taking ship to Cape Town with her lover Tommy and her son Jude, she pursues more of the map as well as its promised treasure, but encounters potential death in many forms. She is separated from her family by plague-fearing mobs, and so goes alone in search of the diamonds the con man suggested the map would give her. Lost, she wanders across Africa’s vast, merciless Great Karroo Desert, accompanied by two men—one a stone-cold killer, the other an enigmatic, charismatic adventurer (but can she trust him?)—and must fight not only for her honor but for her very life.
Praise for Sary's Gold...
also by Sharon Shipley
Few people know about the amazing gold strike in Big Bear Calif at the turn of the century. Sary's Brother Seb cast an iron hand over his beautiful hard scrabble kid sister, who despite all the desperate odds stacked against her, including small town persecution, torture and rape, beat the evil obsession of the man who wanted her more than life itself. Against impossible odds she triumphed over the hell she lived through.
The writer was urged to also write the screenplay, which she did and it won a national award in a prestigious competition, doubtless because SARY'S GOLD is one of the strongest protagonists I have ever encountered.
A must read and a sure fire Oscar for any actress who can strut her stuff from tender love to fiery revenge.
Abraham Alan Ross The Brogan Agency
This is a fast-paced story offered by a wordsmith of the first order. Even as you read, emotions are high or low depending on what is happening... as the story unfolds. Sary persists against hugh odds and clever enemies. Her friends are varied, which makes the story interesting, and sometimes they are even helpful. You will want to know if she "makes it", or is broken by her harsh circumstances....but don't hurry to the end. A colorful, well-written saga from the old gold-rush days; Shipley has captured the essence of those times so very well.
“Sary and company are some unique, tough folks. I was intrigued by the complexity and consistency of the dialog and sense of place, much like Deadwood on HBO. The plot moves swiftly from scene to scene bringing fresh characters, language and oddities at every turn. This is a brilliant, thoughtful work and deserves to be seen. The action paragraphs are as colorful as the script, so there is no disconnect. Every line is in the archaic language of the era, or close enough. I’m supposed to find weaknesses…but any weaknesses in this script are strengths. It’s simply too good to pick apart at this point. Ahhh, there’s much more. This is written is the language of the day…the language takes on a character of its own….”
~from a script evaluation
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Contest Wins and Credits
Sary’s Gold/Adult/Action: ScriptPimp Grand Prize
Top 10 Contest Of Contests
Top 25 Expo LA V.
20/20 Grand Prize
