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Beach Cove Home

Author : Nellie Brooks
Publisher : Merpaper Press LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beach Cove Home written by Nellie Brooks and published by Merpaper Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-05-09 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old friends, new neighbors, and secrets by the sea... After decades of searching for her missing son, Maisie finally returns to Beach Cove, the quaint seaside village where time seems to stand still and her old beach house—a home full of secrets, memories, and love—is waiting for her. Against the backdrop of familiar cobblestone streets and cozy cafes, Maisie reconnects with her friends—a fishmonger with a heart as vast as the ocean, a bookseller who believes in the magic of every story, and a teacher whose sweet wisdom reaches beyond textbooks. Soon, Maisie discovers that the bonds of friendship can weather any storm, and that true connections deepen with time. But returning home means facing the past too, including the bittersweet memories of her son and the dreams she once had. As Maisie navigates the twists and turns of her search for closure, she learns that sometimes, the best way to move forward is by revisiting the past and embracing the love and the loss, the laughter and the tears that have waited all along. Beach Cove Home is an emotional, heartwarming tale of second chances, the power of friendship, and the undeniable comfort of home. Find yourself drawn into a world of morning fogs and changing tides, savoring the charm of a close-knit community where laughter is the universal language and love has a way of finding you. Get ready to be swept into this heartwarming sisterhood saga full of beautiful, flawed characters you'll absolutely adore, stunning coastal settings with craggy cliffs and wild beaches, and a small town brimming with unique characters and riveting mysteries you'll never forget!

The Beach House

Author : Rachel Hanna
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781660254422
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (544 download)

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Download or read book The Beach House written by Rachel Hanna and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's 43 years old... ...and starting over from scratch. How did this happen? She had it all together. A stable marriage of two decades. Two grown daughters. And now she and her husband, empty nesters, were moving to a beach house. Until he showed up late one night and tore their marriage apart. A secret life. A different woman. Another family. Left alone, she has to begin again. And then her estranged sister and mother get thrown into the mix. When she buys a house on a small South Carolina island, will she learn what life is really about? Or will she find out that some relationships can never be mended? This women's divorce fiction book will give you all the feels. Grab your tissues and go on a journey with this quirky cast of characters. Get it now.

The House on Seabreeze Shore

Author : Jessie Newton
Publisher : JEN Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The House on Seabreeze Shore written by Jessie Newton and published by JEN Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your next trip to Five Island Cove...this time to face a fresh future and leave all the secrets and fears in the past. Kelli is ready to make memories with her son in the house where she grew up. It needs a lot of work, but with the sunlight coming through the colorful stained glass windows, she's confident she can do it. When she gets way over her head, she calls the people who she can rely on for anything. Eloise is only a few weeks away from tying the knot, but she shows up at the house on Seabreeze Shore with sandpaper and her fiancé's power tools. They get to work, only to find Kelli's father's will underneath a floorboard. What's really in the will changes everything for Kelli and her mother. Laurel, Alice, Robin, and AJ arrive just in time to help Kelli and Eloise decide what to do next. At least until the storm warning comes, and they all have to hunker down in a house that has very little food and not enough beds for everyone. As they worry about their loved ones, their bonds of friendship will be tested one more time, when one more devastating secret comes to light... ...all within the walls of the house on Seabreeze Shore. Join best friends, old and new, Robin, Alice, Eloise, Kelli, Laurel, and AJ as they learn about themselves, strengthen their bonds of friendship, and learn what it truly means to thrive.

Amber Beach

Author : Elizabeth Lowell
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061797529
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Amber Beach written by Elizabeth Lowell and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honor Donovan is a shrewd businesswoman, yet she has been shut out of Donovan International by her father and four brothers. When her favorite brother Kyle vanishes, along with a fortune in stolen amber, Honor's questions are ignored by the Donovan males. Defying them, she heads to the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest in search of answers. Honor needs a guide because she knows nothing about running a boat -- and she knows nothing about Jake Mallory until he answers her ad. One of the things she doesn't know is that Jake is much more than a fishing guide. Until Kyle disappeared, Jake was brokering amber deals in the Baltic for Donovan International. Honor is completely unaware of the old wars, new politics, greed, and stolen amber that have lured ruthless, high-stakes players from around the globe. Jake wants no part of the intrigue, or of a Donovan woman in his life, but he suspects the Donovans have set him up to take the fall for Kyle's treachery. The way Jake sees it, some Donovan is going to pay for his troubles, and it just may turn out to be Honor Jake and Honor cast off on a journeys moldering with distrust, betrayal, vengeance... and temptation. A hunger grows between them that is as dangerous as the secrets they keep. Alone at sea, they pursue the stubborn mystery of the Amber Room, flee from relentless enemies, and fight against trusting each other. Yet when Honor and Jake dare to confide in one another, they face a final truth: the penalty for betrayal is death; the reward is a lifetime...together.

The Beach at Painter's Cove

Author : Shelley Noble
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006243909X
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book The Beach at Painter's Cove written by Shelley Noble and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Beach comes another heartwarming story of four generations of women who reunite in their crumbling family mansion by the sea for a dramatic summer filled with love, family, secrets and sisterhood. The Whitaker family’s Connecticut mansion, Muses by the Sea, has always been a haven for artists, a hotbed of creativity, extravagances, and the occasional scandal. Art patrons for generations, the Whitakers supported strangers but drained the life out of each other. Now, after being estranged for years, four generations of Whitaker women find themselves once again at The Muses. Leo, the Whitaker matriarch, lives in the rambling mansion crammed with artwork and junk. She plans to stay there until she joins her husband Wes on the knoll overlooking the cove and meadow where they first met. Her sister-in-law Fae, the town eccentric, is desperate to keep a secret she has been hiding for years. Jillian, is a jet setting actress, down on her luck, and has run out of men to support her. She thinks selling The Muses will make life easier for her mother, Leo, and Fae by moving them into assisted living. The sale will also bring her the funds to get herself back on top. Issy, Jillian’s daughter, has a successful life as a museum exhibit designer that takes her around the world. But the Muses and her grandmother are the only family she’s known and when her sister leaves her own children with Leo, Issy knows she has to step in to help. Steph, is only twelve-years-old and desperately needs someone to fire her imagination and bring her out of her shell. What she begins to discover at the Muses could change the course of her future. As Issy martials the family together to restore the mansion and catalogue the massive art collection, a surprising thing happens. Despite storms and moonlight dancing, diva attacks and cat fights, trips to the beach and flights of fancy, these four generations of erratic, dramatic women may just find a way to save the Muses and reunite their family.

The View from Coral Cove

Author : Amy Clipston
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785252940
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book The View from Coral Cove written by Amy Clipston and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a jilted romance novelist escapes to a small beach town, the last thing she expected to find was the start of an even better love story. In the wake of a broken engagement and the death of her last surviving family member, romance novelist Maya Reynolds moves to the haven of Coral Cove, North Carolina, to take over her great-aunt’s toy store. Some of her grief is immediately eased when she is talked into adopting a kitten by the local veterinarian’s daughter, eight-year-old Ashlyn. Ashlyn’s dad, local veterinarian Brody Tanner, is quickly smitten by the newest resident of his hometown—but as a single father, his focus is entirely on his little girl, and a romantic entanglement with Maya is not a distraction he is looking for. In spite of himself, Brody’s bond with Maya deepens, but in the little seaside town where Maya experienced some of her happiest childhood memories, clouds cast a shadow over her hope for the future. But together, they just might discover that sometimes happy endings happen outside the pages of Maya’s novels, too. Sweet, standalone contemporary romance Book length: 93,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs Also by Amy Clipston: The Heart of Splendid Lake and Something Old, Something New

Pelican Cove

Author : Jb Arthur
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578922553
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Pelican Cove written by Jb Arthur and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sixty-year-old, corporate woman runs away from her recent past to a familiar, but uncertain, life in Sarasota, Florida where she must confront the ancient past in order to assure her family's impending future. Elizabeth Blum is no stranger to loss. In fact, it has ruled her existence for years now. Having buried herself in the high stress, corporate world of Procter & Gamble she accepts an early retirement package and makes the harebrained decision to run away from home. Yet, the decision to move from Cincinnati, Ohio to Southwest Florida comes with angst, as Liz battles more phobias than Sigmund Freud ever imagined, plus recurring anxiety and panic attacks that are self-medicated with wine and Librium. Supported by her long-time friend, Jacqueline Hernandez, Liz settles into Pelican Cove along with all the eccentricities the unconventional residents have to offer. Her journey is filled with humor entwined with fear. Along the way she finds friends, foes, family, woes, a possible ghost and ... could it be love?

Beach Cove Sisters

Author : Nellie Brooks
Publisher : Merpaper Press LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beach Cove Sisters written by Nellie Brooks and published by Merpaper Press LLC. This book was released on with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heartwarming feel-good fiction about sisterhood, friendships, and secrets of the past! When Cate's estranged sister suddenly shows up on a foggy day in the gorgeous small town of Beach Cove, past and present collide. But when Cate's husband makes a mysterious request, Cate and her sister must forgive each other and renew their bond - with unforeseen consequences. Ellie is busy setting up the beach house inn, Maisie struggles with her garden and her secretive neighbor, and Sam is trying to find out what her husband's mysterious research into old myths, sagas, and folklore has uncovered. What she finds leaves her speechless--and calling on her sisters of the heart for friendship and support. Bonnie, the beautiful lobster fisher, is as intimidating as she is enigmatic--and forever showing up when she's least wanted! She doesn't care one bit about the opinion of others...but why not?

Beach Cove Inn

Author : Nellie Brooks
Publisher : Merpaper Press LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beach Cove Inn written by Nellie Brooks and published by Merpaper Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New beginnings, heartwarming friendships, and a feel-good sisterhood await at the wild coast of Maine... Ellie wonders about her husband's agenda when she finds a startling letter that turns her world upside down and leaves her with nothing. Her sisters try to help, but is friendship enough to keep Ellie in the charming small town of Beach Cove? Living alone in her rambling old beach house, Maisie confronts the ghosts of her past with humor and heart - and attempts to figure out Vince, her highly enigmatic new neighbor. Sam receives an unexpected visit and a mysterious quest to search a stranger's attic for old books. Her husband's research into ancient myths and folklore takes a surprising turn. Cate must decide how committed she still is to her difficult marriage. She's never walked away from a loved one, but does she have to do it now to find her own happily ever after? Riddled with doubt, she takes charge of her heart. Follow the Beach Cove sisterhood sage of women starting over with humor and heart in the name of love, happiness, and friendship. A well-written, emotional beach book that will make you turn all the pages and leave you with a huge smile! All books in this beautiful, completed series can be read as a stand-alone but are best read in order!

Beach Cove Secrets

Author : Nellie Brooks
Publisher : Merpaper Press LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beach Cove Secrets written by Nellie Brooks and published by Merpaper Press LLC. This book was released on with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feel-good sisterhood saga about loyal friendships, second chances at love, and best friends who start over with with humor and heart. Sam's historian husband has disappeared. Her old frenemy, Bonnie, also seems to be missing from the charming small town of Beach Cove. The sisterhood of the heart comes together to support their beloved friend, when a surprise confession from her cousin creates yet another unexpected bend in Sam's path. Working together to get Sam back on her feet, the women unravel mysteries that are as deep as the cliff caves below the old beach house... This is the heartwarming finale in the Beach Cove series, which is full of beautifully flawed characters that you'll adore, gorgeous coastal settings, riveting mystery that won't let you quit, and a sisterhood of kindhearted, loving women.

The Complete Beach Cove Series

Author : Nellie Brooks
Publisher : Merpaper Press LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1130 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Beach Cove Series written by Nellie Brooks and published by Merpaper Press LLC. This book was released on with total page 1130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the women of Beach Cove as they take a second chance at life and love while friendship grows into sisterhood! Maisie has avoided Beach Cove for a decade. Now in her early fifties, a desperate search brings her back to her old beach house, new neighbors, and the friends she’d left behind. The Complete Beach Cove Series is a powerful friendship saga of love, loss, and new beginnings that will keep you turning pages until the very end!

The Beach Book

Author : Melcher Media
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781595910035
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Beach Book written by Melcher Media and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these and seven other stories, The Beach Book gathers a seminal selection of fiction set on beaches around this big glue globe. Internationally acclaimed authors and emerging voices have all written eloquently about the sea's siren song. This book is completely waterproof. Put it right in your beach tote along with your sunscreen and beach ball!

Sand Dollar Cove

Author : Nancy Naigle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780991127269
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Sand Dollar Cove written by Nancy Naigle and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Growing up, Elli Eversol spent nearly every summer in Sand Dollar Cove at her grandparents' beach house, working at their shops on the old fishing pier. After a hurricane and a Nor'easter damage the pier and the shops nearly beyond repair, Elli returns to town to help rebuild. She even launches the Buy-A-Board campaign to raise funds for the plight. Holden Moore is back in Sand Dollar Cove, too. He broke Elli's heart years ago, but he's pulling every Romeo trick in the book to win her back now. Yet there's more to Holden's agenda, and it doesn't include saving the pier. Brody Rankin is eager to scout the location for his company's new mega-warehouse near a quaint North Carolina beach town. The online request for handyman assistance for the Buy-A-Board campaign in Sand Dollar Cove gives him the perfect reason to head to the east coast, check out the area, and contribute to a good cause. He'd only have to leave half of his playboy-surfer lifestyle behind for a little while--there are plenty of waves in the Atlantic. But when he meets Elli Eversol, she really gets the surf up, and he's tempted to toss his playboy ways out with the tide."--Page 4 of cover.

The House at Magpie Cove

Author : Kennedy Kerr
Publisher : Bookouture
ISBN 13 : 9781838888855
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book The House at Magpie Cove written by Kennedy Kerr and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cornish beach house creaked in the salty sea wind and, from the weathered wooden porch, Mara watched a lone magpie circle above. It was silly to think that her mother's spirit was still with her, but Mara felt as if there was something keeping her here. A secret that needed to be told... When Mara Hughes inherits her late mother's tumbledown beach house overlooking the bright, sandy sweep of Magpie Cove, it couldn't have come at a worse time. With her marriage on the rocks and her husband threatening to take the family home, the beach house - with all the bittersweet memories it holds - might be the thing that finally sends Mara's world crashing down around her. She tells herself she'll only spend a few days there: sell it and move on to rebuilding her life. When Mara arrives, the house is in a worse state than she feared - holes in the bedroom ceiling, birds' nests in the attic and the beautiful, wrap-around porch on the brink of collapse... but she loves it anyway. With all its history it feels like the last link to her late mother and, determined to do whatever it takes to keep it in the family, Mara strikes a deal with local handyman - and town heartthrob - Brian Oakley to save the crumbling cottage from ruin. But when a box of unopened old letters arrives on her new doorstep - a bequest from her mother's will - Mara's resolve to save the beach house will be tested to the limit. Because Mara's mother's perfect childhood in Magpie Cove was forever spoiled by one haunting day in July, and the letters contain a secret about her family that Mara can scarcely believe to be true... A story of secrets, family and forgiveness, this heartfelt read set in beautiful Cornwall is perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Fern Britton and Rosanna Ley. What readers are saying about The House at Magpie Cove: 'I loved this book. Read in a night. Brilliant... All the secrets Mara's mother had made a great story. A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Totally transported to the windswept shores of Cornwall for the most intriguing read... this book was full of fabulous surprises, I cannot praise it enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A delightful story about new beginnings and healing.' Goodreads reviewer 'Had trouble putting it down... Would highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer

Sand Cove 2

Author : Niyah Moore
Publisher : Urban Renaissance
ISBN 13 : 1645561895
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Sand Cove 2 written by Niyah Moore and published by Urban Renaissance. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Some secrets you have to be prepared to take to the grave, but if you truly want to keep a secret, you must hide it from yourself.” From the outside looking in, the residents of Sand Cove are perfect, but their countless secrets and lies are under the guise of expensive perfumes and honey-sweet smiles. Summer has come around again, yet it doesn’t feel like summer. The sky isn’t blazed in blue, and the sun isn’t a celebration of oranges and yellows. It has been eight months since Luca Moretti’s murder, and Agent Tyler must deal with the fact that Luca’s murder may never be solved. Alohnzo is in love with Tahira and is anxious for the perfect moment to propose, but her nightmares of her husband are taking a toll on their relationship. He also wants to run the family business without Alistair, but his father’s wish is for both of his sons to run the company. When Pops has a stroke, Alistair returns to Sand Cove with a surprise of his own with Kinsley. He feels confident that he can fulfill his father’s business dreams, making Alohnzo wish he stayed away. Noble and Tru Mason need to find a way to save their multi-million-dollar cosmetic company. Still, with social media and technology dominating the industry, they are faced with the tough decision of selling or shutting down for good. Tru is ready to move forward, but will Noble’s relentless spirit ruin their marriage? Tahira sells her home to retired reality court TV Judge Sidra Embry. She’s a divorced mother of three and her youngest gorgeous daughter, Tori, still lives at home and is filming a reality show of her own. What happens when Sidra and her boyfriend discover a hidden room that reveals a deep dark secret that will shake things up for Sand Cove once again?

Beachside Holidays

Author : Fiona Baker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Beachside Holidays written by Fiona Baker and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowfalls, festive meals, and family gatherings. It must be the holiday season on Marigold Island. Business at the Beachside Inn has been going so well that Lydia and Angela decide to take a bit of time off for the first time since they opened their doors, making a plan to close the inn over Christmas and use the space to host a party for their family and friends. Lydia is also grappling with worry that Grant's mother doesn't like her, so she suggests that they invite his parents to visit for the holidays, determined to smooth things over. Angela and Patrick have moved in together, and Angela is more grateful than ever to have a kind and supportive father-figure in Jake's life--especially since the little boy has developed his first crush on a girl at school, something Angela has no idea how to navigate. Brooke is working on a new treat for the bakery, something she's certain will make her pastry shop stand out... if she can finally get the recipe just right. And Travis is dealing with a series of 911 calls involving the defacement of Christmas light displays at several houses. Can he track down the culprit before they strike again? One thing is certain: holidays on Marigold are never dull! Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women's fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.

The House at the Shore

Author : Joy Joseph
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462834906
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book The House at the Shore written by Joy Joseph and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-06-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting in Ireland during the potato famine, a family is driven to emigrate to the U.S. for a better life. Parents and four children land in Philadelphia to begin anew. Aidan and Susan Curran begin in a society unfriendly to the Irish. Through determination and hard work, they eventually improve their lot and become people of substance. The children go on to their own lives. One becomes a Catholic nun, one a teacher. The two men start small in real estate and eventually own a good portion of South Philadelphia. They have their trials and tribulations, become involved with the business classes of the city and move on to better things. One son has a child who is affl icted with asthma, causing them to build a home on the South Jersey coast to ease the symptoms. The home originally a summer cottage, fi gures greatly in their lives ever after. The son grows up to be somewhat of a genius. He goes to medical school and opens a practice. He marries and raises fi ve children. During his lifetime he becomes adept at the practice of medicine, pharmacy, painting and poetry. He conquers several languages and becomes an amateur boxer. He joins the Army Medical Corp in 1918 and leaves his four children and a wife expecting a fi fth, to go to war. While stationed in France he is decorated as well as wounded. He returns at wars end to fi nd his only son has acquired the same symptoms he had as a boy. For the childs health, they decide to move permanently to the Jersey shore. He opens a practice there and all through the 1920s life goes on in a calm wonderful way, although he is aware of some nagging seemingly minor medical problems. The Depression comes and he fi nds that during the war, when his wife was the only one to answer to, his lawyers and bankers had robbed him blind. From a life style of wealth and comfort the family is forced to go on Relief to get food on the table. The doctor looses all his real estate to taxes, treats his patients for free and experiences faltering health. All they have left to their name is the house at the shore. The doctor fi nally realizes that the mustard gas he was exposed to has been killing him ever since he was in the army. At his death, the fi ve children who grew up to expect life would always be good and comfortable, have to change their lifestyles. A challenge when none were prepared to do so. The story does not have a happy ending. But no one ever said life was fair. The house at the shore is the only survivor