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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... guess it's as famous as Pennington , Connecticut . " Sarge was the only one who smiled back . Lucas spoke slowly , deliberately pausing between the sentences : " I've traveled a lot . I was in sales , working out of New York City . My ...
... guess I've been looking for Pennington , and I didn't know it . I found it today , and I want to stay . " " Henry gave me a hard time , too , " Sarge said . " He gives everyone a hard time . " " Is there a phone I can use ? " Lucas ...
... guess I'm tired of big cities . I grew up in a small town . I'd like to be back in the kind of place I remember . ” concern . He smiled , his expression a mixture of hopefulness and " I don't know if I want a stranger living in my house ...
... guess I'll need a new driver's license and registration , but there's no hurry . I found Appleby's and bought all the basics . I've already cooked a few meals . And I've bought an electric coffee maker . And an electric frying pan ...
... guess Joey won't be joining us ? " She shook her head . Frown lines appeared at the corners of her mouth . " You're not likely to see my brother on Sunday morning . Not around here , anyway . " " I hope you didn't mind me tagging along ...
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