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Book Review of The Secret Hour

The Secret Hour
The Secret Hour
Author: Luanne Rice
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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John O'Rourke is a man in turmoil. Since the death of his wife.he has been juggling the rigors of a controversial capital murder case and the demands of raising 2 children. The children are also contending with the hostility that swirls around them since their father took on the defense of a despised killer--including a brick through their window.
Kate Harris arrives at the O'Rourke doorstep to find a household in chaos but brimming with love -- and she hopes, answers. Six months ago Kate's younger sister Willa vanished after mailing a single postcard from the New England shore. With only the postmark to go on, Kate came to the seaside--and discovers the one man who may be able to help her.......