Kate Stanfield defied her father's warning when she married handsome Jack Dawson, refusing to believe that Jack was an opportunist after her money. Jack, a struggling writer, complained of needing a secluded place to work. Actually he was seeking a safe and convenient haven in which to meet with his love, to end his sneaking and the danger of being caught by Kate and losing all the advantages her wealth had to offer. The search for a place that met with Jack's demands let them to Ramble House, a magnificent edifice that Kate fell in love with at first sight and Jack refused to even consider. The atmosphere inside the house caused his blood to run cold, and his first impression was that the house was haunted. Kate's obsession compelled her to make an offer to buy the house against Jack's objections, even though he refused to live there. Kate ignored his refusal and moved into the house alone. She began to experience strange events and mysterious visions as supernatural forces opened doors to Ramble history. Driven by greed, Jack harnessed his objections and joined Kate at Ramble House, a move he was soon to regret as horrifying occurrences drive him to the limits of fear when he witnessed Kate's bizarre behavior and preoccupation with the past. Doris Woodard Wallace has turned a corner in her fresh and chilling approach to tradition ghost stories. She is the author of the Western trilogy: Flynn I, II, and III.
Ingrids pregnancy unleashes a storm of unforeseen dangers created by Davids mother, Ina, in an attempt to end their marriage. Ingrid stands up to her as no one ever has because she loves David more than she fears his mother. Conrad leaves the state to avoid a confrontation with Frank Irwin. He drops back into Ingrids personal life months later with surprising consequences. He warns Ingrid of impending danger while David is in New York. David returns to live his worst nightmare. Ingrid looks for answers where Davids heritage is concerned, facts that can shake the very foundation of the Blacks name and change Davids future. David faces a scandal after Ingrid confronts Van Newton with her suspicions that prompts him to admit the truth that he fears will cost him his sons respect, if not his love. The media picks up on the tragedies in Davids life and he confesses all on National Television. Ina is the key to Davids hopes and fears, being the only one who can unlock the truth that will at last answer the questions hanging in the balance between life and death, one answer that would either set him free or turn his life into a living hell for which there was no escape. An investigation by a ruthless and determined detective, who leaves no stones unturned, leads to the source of an incredible scheme of greed and duplicity that spanned more than twenty-six years and finally ends in an explosion of deadly violence as the story unravels to a surprising, almost unfathomable, climax.
Ingrids pregnancy unleashes a storm of unforeseen dangers created by Davids mother, Ina, in an attempt to end their marriage. Ingrid stands up to her as no one ever has because she loves David more than she fears his mother. Conrad leaves the state to avoid a confrontation with Frank Irwin. He drops back into Ingrids personal life months later with surprising consequences. He warns Ingrid of impending danger while David is in New York. David returns to live his worst nightmare. Ingrid looks for answers where Davids heritage is concerned, facts that can shake the very foundation of the Blacks name and change Davids future. David faces a scandal after Ingrid confronts Van Newton with her suspicions that prompts him to admit the truth that he fears will cost him his sons respect, if not his love. The media picks up on the tragedies in Davids life and he confesses all on National Television. Ina is the key to Davids hopes and fears, being the only one who can unlock the truth that will at last answer the questions hanging in the balance between life and death, one answer that would either set him free or turn his life into a living hell for which there was no escape. An investigation by a ruthless and determined detective, who leaves no stones unturned, leads to the source of an incredible scheme of greed and duplicity that spanned more than twenty-six years and finally ends in an explosion of deadly violence as the story unravels to a surprising, almost unfathomable, climax.
Kate Stanfield defied her father's warning when she married handsome Jack Dawson, refusing to believe that Jack was an opportunist after her money. Jack, a struggling writer, complained of needing a secluded place to work. Actually he was seeking a safe and convenient haven in which to meet with his love, to end his sneaking and the danger of being caught by Kate and losing all the advantages her wealth had to offer. The search for a place that met with Jack's demands let them to Ramble House, a magnificent edifice that Kate fell in love with at first sight and Jack refused to even consider. The atmosphere inside the house caused his blood to run cold, and his first impression was that the house was haunted. Kate's obsession compelled her to make an offer to buy the house against Jack's objections, even though he refused to live there. Kate ignored his refusal and moved into the house alone. She began to experience strange events and mysterious visions as supernatural forces opened doors to Ramble history. Driven by greed, Jack harnessed his objections and joined Kate at Ramble House, a move he was soon to regret as horrifying occurrences drive him to the limits of fear when he witnessed Kate's bizarre behavior and preoccupation with the past. Doris Woodard Wallace has turned a corner in her fresh and chilling approach to tradition ghost stories. She is the author of the Western trilogy: Flynn I, II, and III.
L&L explores the intimate lives of the people caught up in a web of deceit, infidelity, passion, and secrecy. Love is transformed into hate and adultery breeds revenge when Ingrid Sterling discovers her husband Conrad August has never loved her and wants her ranch and cattle to finance his dream of becoming rabbit breeder to produce perfectly marked Checkered Giant show rabbits. What she considers a stupid childish game is Conrad's reason for living. He sells her cattle to buy rabbits and then hounds her to sell part of her ranch. When she refuses he uses his pure blonde beauty unscrupulously to charm older women into giving him the money in exchange for stud service so he can expand his extravagant hobby, an obsession destined to change seven lives and destroy yet another.
Ingrid finds herself at Conrad's mercy when she returns to the ranch alone. David decides to stay away from her as long as she's married. While Ingrid sacrifices her happiness for the sake of revenge, Conrad seems to be winning on all fronts. Ingrid's friend and attorney, Frank Irwin, plans his own brand of revenge to grind both their axes. Strange things begin to happen in Ingrid's writing career and she blames David. When he suddenly reappears he makes a shocking confession concerning his true identity, but holds back from telling her his most intimate secrets for fear of losing her. Conrad's greed blooms in yet another way that drives David to the edge. He uses his daughter, Karen, as an excuse to push his way deeper into Ingrid's life, filling David's mind with misconceptions concerning Ingrid's feeling for Conrad, and he returns to New York for a cooling off period. Van Newton intercedes in an attempt to solve the problem between his son and Ingrid, realizing that they are deeply in love and are holding back from admitting it because of outside interference. Suspicions and jealousy becomes an ever present demon in their lives as they battle deceit and lies. Ina does not approve of David's relationship with Ingrid and puts them asunder on their wedding night. Ingrid persuades David to confess the ugly thing between him and his mother. Little did she realize all the horrors the woman was capable of committing and the pain and grief they would suffer. David is forced to tell Ingrid his darkest secret, giving her grounds for divorce.
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