Behind the doors of Hull House lurk many shadowy secrets of love, anger, betrayal, and death that have haunted the Hull family for generations. Laura Hull thought she had escaped when she married a gentle poet and could pursue her love of music. Then the unthinkable happens and Laura returns to Hull House as a young widow with a child, to once again face a father who hates her. Set in the mid to late nineteenth century along the Delaware River north of Philadelphia, the novel spans forty years from the turbulent post-Civil War and the industrial revolution, to the fight for women’s rights. Laura Blake must unlock the secrets by solving the mystery behind her mother’s untimely death, while evading the evil Anton Walling who is dedicated to protecting her father by any means necessary. When Laura meets the wounded war hero, Dr. Samuel Martin, she arrives at a crossroad that may determine her destiny…life or death. Twenty years later, Laura’s daughter, Amanda Jane, a suffragist, budding writer and accomplished musician, meets a handsome Philadelphia lawyer and with his help finally learns the truth about her family, culminating in a climactic confrontation. These women defy the bonds of the Victorian era to resolve the decades of violence that haunts their family, and to fulfill their dreams of love and success.
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Rachel Wells loses everything she cherishes in a brief summer storm off the coast of Florida. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, driven to the point of insanity by survivor’s guilt, Rachel turns her back on the world and retreats to a deserted island with her cat. Here she plans to live out her life in isolation, frozen behind an impenetrable veil of pain. That is, until she receives a gift from the sea that opens a slit in the veil and allows the world to intrude. Ignoring her conscience, Rachel learns too late that some gifts are not meant to be kept forever, and that forgiveness and redemption sometimes require sacrifice. The gods and spirits watch as the many layers of love unfold to reveal a complex finale.
Romance mystery writer, Lily Aaron is a young woman looking for a forever love and inspiration for her popular books. On a lunch break from her job as a magazine editor, she meets a sexy, gorgeous man in a coffee shop, and falls hard. Is Ken Braun’s image as a successful attorney and charming companion all a façade, or is he the man destined for Lily’s future? Meanwhile, Ted Warren, an obsessed computer geek starts stalking her, calling her Laurel. She can’t get rid of him and before she can figure it out, Ted is murdered and Lily is now in first place as the killer. Lily struggles to prove her innocence, and deal with the enigma of a new man in her life and the secret behind Ted’s obsession and death. In a harrowing climax, Lily discovers the truth, but it may not be in time to save her own life
Everywoman wanders, seeking a place in the sun, where she can raise her face to the warmth and rejuvenation. Reflections is everywoman's journey through the many decades of her life that might be the saga of us all, with a few tweaks here and there. Follow her from childhood to early elder years on a trip that ranges from funny and ridiculous, to woeful and introspective. All are welcome to take her hand and tread upon the path she has chosen in this lifetime and enjoy the experience. Dr. Fran Orenstein's writing is nothing short of brilliant and now, with the debut of her poetry collection, she delivers another thought-provoking reading journey. Orenstein is a masterful, skilled writer. Her ability to harness and weave language into breathtaking poetry not only holds your attention through every word, but challenges your own emotion and imagination. Few authors are able to depict such vivid images with their words, however Orenstein has proven her abilities once again. Her work is for readers of all ages and for those who truly value artful poetry such as written by literature's esteemed greats. - Rev. Dr. Deborah Simpson, owner of Spirit Cove, LLC., Poet and Author of Beauty Forever Reigns, The Oracles 333: Selected Verse, and Love and Romance.
Author Bio
Fran Orenstein, Ed.D., award-winning author and poet, wrote
her first poem at age eight and submitted a short story to a magazine at age
twelve. Her published credits include: Gaia’s
Gift, a contemporary woman’s novel, Death
in D Minor, an adult historical murder/romance, and Murder in Duplicate, a cozy adult mystery novella (all from World
Castle Publishing/WCP); three ‘tween novels, The Mystery Under Third Base, The Mystery of the Green Goblin, Fat
Girls From Outer Space (Sleepytown Press/SP); The Calling of The Flute,
a YA historical adventure (SP); The Spice
Trader’s Daughter, a YA historical adventure (Saguaro Books); The Book
of Mysteries, a YA fantasy adventure (WCP); One Amber Too Many, a chapter book for ages 8-11 (WCP); and, Reflections, a book of poetry for adults
(SP),
Her prize-winning short stories and poetry have appeared in various
anthologies. She presents writing and publishing workshops at various venues.
Fran’s books are available on-line and
from the publishers in ebook and paperback format. Visit Fran’s World at www.franorenstein.com for further
information on her books, blogs and events.
Fran has been a teacher, a counselor, written professionally
as a magazine editor/writer, and also wrote political speeches, newsletters,
legislation, grants, and promotional material for NJ State Government. She wrote
professional papers on gender equity and violence prevention, which she
presented at national and international conferences. Fran managed programs for
women in gender equity, early education, and disabilities, as well as serving
as Special Projects and Disabilities Officer for the AmeriCorps Commission in
New Jersey.
She has a BA in Early Childhood Education, a MEd in
Counseling Psychology, and an Ed.D. in Child and Youth Studies. Fran is a
member of the Arizona State Poets Association, The Scottsdale Society of Women
Writers, Sisters in Crime, [Desert Sleuths], and the National League of
American Pen Women.
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Thank you both for the promo. Good job.
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