The EmmaLee Affairs
Author | : Michael Lindley |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2019-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 1096879417 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781096879411 |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Download or read book The EmmaLee Affairs written by Michael Lindley and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Amazon Kindle #1 selection for Mystery Thriller and Suspense.One Grand Ship. Two love affairs, decades apart. An idyllic summer resort town torn apart by class struggles, tragic loss, betrayal and murder. (Formerly published as "The Seasons of the EmmaLee".)Jonathan McKendry, the son of a local boatyard owner in a 1940's northern Michigan resort town, is falling in love with Emily Compton, the daughter of a wealthy family who summer in Charlevoix and own the grand ship, the EmmaLee. As class differences and family pressures threaten any hope of the relationship succeeding, a shocking crime shatters their dreams of being together and throws them into a desperate search for a brutal killer.In a parallel story in present-day, Sally Thomason, a descendant of the Compton's, is thrilled to join the Charlevoix community in welcoming back the family's old yacht, the EmmaLee after decades away. When she meets Alex Clark, the new owner of the ship, her life takes a drastic turn that threatens her current relationship and dredges up past memories of a tragic event that continues to haunt her. As Sally and Alex grow closer, they search for common ground to move beyond the past and build new lives together.The EmmaLee Affairs plays out against a beautiful scenic backdrop and compelling historical context while exploring the deep emotions of tragic love and loss, and the chilling effects of evil that often lie just beneath the surface of our fragile lives.Amazon Five Star reviews for The EmmaLee Affairs- "...an absolute delight!"- "...the perfect summer read!"- "... beautifully written!"Praise for Michael Lindley novels"... Lindley is a masterful storyteller, effortlessly moving between past and present.""... his work reads elegantly and is artfully crafted.""... beautifully merges story lines of then and now.""... a rising talent."