The Wingthorn Rose: A Story of Transgression, Redemption, and the Power of LoveSunstone Press, 2008 - 264 pages Lucas Murdoch isn't what he seems to be: a successful New York City salesman, retired at the age of 53, and searching for his roots in the quiet New England town of Pennington. But Lucas is a man with an obsession that governs everything he says and does. With subtle skill, he inserts himself into the lives of the townspeople, coldly analyzing the weaknesses of everyone he meets: Henry Smythe, a seminary drop-out who sees himself as the town's religious leader; Leo Sage, a loner with a mysterious past; Fay Geneen, a librarian who has learned to live without love; Sarge Schreiner, a policeman who had to leave the force; and Emily Schuyler Grant, the wealthy dowager who rules the town and her teen-aged granddaughter, Jeanette, with an iron hand. By the time he leaves Pennington, Lucas has forever changed their lives--and his. |
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... door , his eyes seemed less opaque , more accessible . Inside , Sarge's Diner was traditional : behind a counter that ran the length of one wall , a rectangular , glassless window opened onto the kitchen . Booths lined the opposite wall ...
... kitchen through a double - door behind the counter , poured himself a cup of coffee and came into the dining area . He sat on one of the stools , facing the booths . The waitress returned to her post behind the counter and lit a.
... door at the far end of the counter . " Yeah . There's an extension in the office in back of the kitchen . It's private . Go ahead . Dial nine to get an outside line , and one for long distance . " " What's your last name , Ernie ? So I.
... door and waved his hand . " Come on , Mr. Murdoch . We're going to the library . " In the parking lot , Joey said , " We'll take my car , " and pointed to a shiny , spotless , new station wagon with simulated wood panels and a Dealer's ...
... door marked Employees Only . Opening it , she motioned them inside . The librarians ' lounge was a smaller version of the reading room , somber and dark . Two huge , leather - covered couches stood catty - corner on one side of the room ...
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