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Coming to Rosemont
By Barbara Hinske
Rosemont Saga, Book 1
Publisher: Barbara Hinske
Release Date:
February 18, 2013
Genre: Literary
Fiction/Women’s Fiction
Length: 205 Pages
ISBN: 978-1481125277
ASIN: B00BHPF2PU
BUY LINKS: AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE
About the book:
Forensic
accountant Maggie Martin survives the sudden death of her husband, the
charismatic President of Windsor College, only to uncover the secrets of his
carefully-concealed double life. Dealing with the financial and emotional
wreckage left in Paul’s wake, she is stunned to learn he inherited an estate
known as Rosemont in the seemingly-serene Midwestern town of Westbury. Why had
he never told her?
Maggie travels to Westbury for the stated purpose of listing Rosemont for immediate sale, but what she really seeks are answers to her all-consuming questions about her sham of a marriage; her sham of a life. She never anticipated the seductive charm of Rosemont. Throwing her trademark caution to the wind, and over the objections of her opinionated grown children, she pulls up stakes and moves halfway across the country, determined to make a fresh start in Westbury. Behind closed doors, however, lurks a cadre of evildoers, playing with multiple wild cards of fraud, embezzlement and arson.
With a quiet, orderly – and distinctively solitary – life in mind, Maggie is instead thrown headlong into a crusade against political corruption, where defeat and retreat are not an option. Still bearing the scars of betrayal, will she find joy, romance and possibility in Westbury?
This fast-paced, smart novel has enough twists and turns to make the reader want to buckle in!
Maggie travels to Westbury for the stated purpose of listing Rosemont for immediate sale, but what she really seeks are answers to her all-consuming questions about her sham of a marriage; her sham of a life. She never anticipated the seductive charm of Rosemont. Throwing her trademark caution to the wind, and over the objections of her opinionated grown children, she pulls up stakes and moves halfway across the country, determined to make a fresh start in Westbury. Behind closed doors, however, lurks a cadre of evildoers, playing with multiple wild cards of fraud, embezzlement and arson.
With a quiet, orderly – and distinctively solitary – life in mind, Maggie is instead thrown headlong into a crusade against political corruption, where defeat and retreat are not an option. Still bearing the scars of betrayal, will she find joy, romance and possibility in Westbury?
This fast-paced, smart novel has enough twists and turns to make the reader want to buckle in!
EXCERPT
From chapter 4“Now,” Tonya said, “As you know, I have been calling for an independent audit of Westbury’s books. At first, I simply thought this was a good practice. I never dreamed that something could be wrong. But the more I requested and pushed for one, the more the Mayor and the other Council Members balked and stalled and misdirected the conversation.”“I grew up the oldest child in a large family,” she continued. “I’ve heard plenty of wild excuses and tall tales in my time. My mother always knew when one of us was lying, and I guess I’ve inherited her nose for nonsense.” At this, a chuckle rippled through the crowd. “I felt like I was back in my mother’s kitchen with my brothers when these guys were making excuses to avoid an audit,” she said. “So I got my back up and decided that I was going to find out about the town’s finances one way or the other. And at last week’s Town Council meeting I finally got my chance. Mayor Wheeler left the bank statement out on the Council table in plain sight when we went to recess.” Tonya paused for dramatic effect. “So I spent my recess pouring through it. Long story short, the general account is about half of what was reported in the treasurer’s report and the pension fund was short by almost forty percent,” she announced, as a gasp escaped from the crowd.Side conversations started up all over the room. Tonya raised her hands and gestured for quiet. “At this point, I don’t have a good picture of where the money has gone. I confronted the Mayor and Council when we resumed after recess. They scolded me for looking at ‘confidential Town information’, as they called it, telling me that I didn’t understand what I was looking at. ‘Well, enlighten me,’ I said. Instead, they quickly adjourned the meeting. I’ve been calling the Mayor and each of my fellow Council Members ever since and no one has been available to take my call. And they’re not coming to their offices, either.”“They’ve all gone to ground,” she continued. “And you hunters in the crowd know what that means. We have to drive them out of their hidey-holes. And this is where I desperately need your help. Each and every one of you.”
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Barbara
Hinske is a practicing attorney in Phoenix, Arizona. She has two grown children
with her exceedingly kind and good second husband, who died of cancer in 2006.
Lucky in love, Barb married another exceptional man and father of two in 2010,
and they live in their own Rosemont with two adorable and spoiled dogs.
Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarbaraHinske
Pinterest; http://pinterest.com/BarbaraHinske/
Website; http://barbarahinske.com/
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ReplyDeletethank you for the excerpt, i enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. Will definitely have to read it.
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of the book.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the excerpt and thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to reading the book.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Lori
i like the element of mystery, thanks.
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