This is a unique story! A lesser author would have allowed this to drop into maudlin goop.
Charles Lawson is dying. He has 3 children under the age of 10 and their mother has died 2 years before the story opens.
Maddie is in a brothel; being sold to the highest bidder because she is a virgin. This fate has come to pass because Maddie's father and brother have recently been killed -- leaving her alone.
Charles bids $1000 for a night with Maddie. He marries Maddie and takes her home. Then she meets Charles' older brother, Jesse.
One unique feature of this story is that there are 2 hero's: Charles and Jesse.
I hesitate to explain more because doing so might diminish your enjoyment of the book.
I simply could not put this volume down; I read it last night. Fortunately, this is a short book (fewer than 230 pages).
I think I will remember this book for a long time; it is so beautifully written. Be prepared: it is a sad and emotion-laden tale.
Charles Lawson is dying. He has 3 children under the age of 10 and their mother has died 2 years before the story opens.
Maddie is in a brothel; being sold to the highest bidder because she is a virgin. This fate has come to pass because Maddie's father and brother have recently been killed -- leaving her alone.
Charles bids $1000 for a night with Maddie. He marries Maddie and takes her home. Then she meets Charles' older brother, Jesse.
One unique feature of this story is that there are 2 hero's: Charles and Jesse.
I hesitate to explain more because doing so might diminish your enjoyment of the book.
I simply could not put this volume down; I read it last night. Fortunately, this is a short book (fewer than 230 pages).
I think I will remember this book for a long time; it is so beautifully written. Be prepared: it is a sad and emotion-laden tale.
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