When middle-aged mother of three Francie Newburg goes to visit
her doctor, she tells her she must lose weight. Francie begins a
daily, early-morning walking regimen that sends her walking and
watching through her little town of Shady View, Ohio. One day, on
her morning walk, she becomes a hero when she rescues a man trapped
in an abandoned building. Now a local celebrity, Francie is soon
approached by the big guns in town.
The Society for the Beautification of Shady View likes to keep
things tidy. They plant flowers where flowers are needed, and they
keep an eye on outsiders. Francie joins the society, and it feels
good to give back to her community. Even so, Francie's observations
soon lead to trouble for Lanie and Bill Blau, owners of the With or
Without Cafe.
Lanie and Bill like giving second chances. By hiring Paul
Santone, a waiter with anger management issues and a criminal
background, the restaurant becomes a target for the Society. When
Lanie and Bill refuse to fire Paul, tension escalates, and the
lives of everyone associated with the cafe become endangered.
The Society's efforts to beautify the town may ruin lives, and
Francie's helpful nature may prove to be the source of serious
trouble--but it's never too late for compassion.
General
Imprint: |
Abbott Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2013 |
First published: |
February 2013 |
Authors: |
Andrea K. Nolan
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
306 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4582-0805-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-4582-0805-2 |
Barcode: |
9781458208057 |
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