The Crystal FishbowlAuthorHouse, 29. okt. 2007 - 436 sider Anna Westover had no idea at seventeen, still grief-stricken from the loss of her grandmother, and back living with her horrible family, that Victor Spofford, a young charismatic Baptist preacher, would be the wrong choice, the worst choice. On her grandmothers insistence shed refused to even date the boy shed always loved, simply because he wasnt Baptist. Annas wedding was a dream; her new life in western Massachusetts a wondrous challengeuntil mysterious letters began to arrive. Then Victor changed . . . or was it that he finally revealed his true nature? No one would believe that he abused her. He never hitat least not intentionally. And as the preachers wife, she could confide in no one. To others, he was gorgeous, enlightened and dynamic. He knew the perfect words to give comfort or guidance. He brought scores of sinners to the Lord with his woeful childhood tales. Who was she but his meek wife, lovely yet subdued, who sat in her accustomed front-row pew each Sunday morning, gazing up at him in adoration? He was always sorry later: crying, begging forgiveness. And she wanted to believe him. He was so pitiful in his sorrow. But after he lost his job and they returned to New Hampshire, her hopes are firmly and completely crushed when another letter arrives, and she uncovers his lies. Desperate for comfort, she turns to another man. Then the violence escalates and she must take a stand. |
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... she looked, or at least she hoped it didn't. Just for the weekend, she wanted to be treated like a regular kid just out for some fun. Finally, she could be herself—not Maryjean's daughter or April's sister—just 14 Wendy MacGown.
Wendy MacGown. Finally, she could be herself—not Maryjean's daughter or April's sister—just another regular ordinary kid. She winced as a snowball smacked the side of her bus. “Move, Westover!” shouted one of the boys in line behind her ...
... April and worried about her. At five years old and braindamaged at birth, April had to be Maryjean's biggest disappointment. She was the image of Maryjean, but a softer, sweeter version in her disability. Maryjean demanded perfection ...
... April's sweet, but sometimes she's a pain,” Anna said, her eyes misting. There was no change in Lucy's expression. This wasn't going to be easy. “People aren't always kind,” she said, flipping one hand helplessly. To her surprise ...
... keep the hesitation from her voice, she told him about Lucy's family and her plans to help her after the weekend. As the words tumbled out, her confidence grew. She found herself telling him about April and 53 The Crystal Fishbowl.