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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... , until they came to a wider , winding street that formed a " T " in front of them . Lucas recognized the cross- street . To the left it led up to the mansion on the hill . She turned right . " This is called Schuyler's Trace , " she said.
... Schuyler's Trace , " she said . " It was the first street in town , before there was a town . " He didn't respond . A cool , soft breeze stroked his face . The sky was a clear , brittle , early - morning blue . " In the seventeen ...
... Schuyler is supposed to have said , ' Never mind about pride . I'd rather have property . ' He got what he wanted . Eventually , Schuyler bought the whole town . Even the Pennington farm . This was always his town . Most of it still ...
... re always talking about the old factory . " " They're trying to persuade Emily Grant — Emily Schuyler Grant , who lives at the Grange — to sell the property to a client of theirs . A developer who wants to build a shopping.
... Schuyler Grant . " " And she'd rather not sell it to anybody , " Henry said . " Why not ? " Lucas asked , matter - of - factly . Billy's voice shimmered with resentment . " She doesn't need a reason . " Ernie hissed , " She doesn't need ...
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The Wingthorn Rose: A Story of Transgression, Redemption, and the Power of Love Melvyn Chase Aucun aperçu disponible - 2008 |