Veiled Revenge

The Appalachian Mountain Range stretches north through Eastern West Virginia. It is here the roots of this saga seared into minds, never to be forgotten. Two families, neighbors, one suffered from the other. Ones conscience does not always control actions. Many years pass, the vicious acts and rudeness are rekindled. One strikes out, pushing aside personal integrity and a nagging conscience. Nasty events happen with no clues. They continue shielded by non-recognition and trust. Pulsating love surfaces from different directions. Mind-boggling emotions are expressed. In the midst of unrestrained love, payback must be made. Real life axioms are dealt with. Past actions become part of ones future, inscribed on character, never to be changed. Revenge is taken with no thought of hurt to the initiator. Hard lessons abound. Ones life, actions and experiences offer rewards and consequences. These riveting characters will bring tears, smiles and laughter. They will push your mind and conscience to dwell on the highs and lows of living and love. Both can bring hurt and dire anguish.

Home of the helmet hairdo and congressional comb-over, Washington, D.C., is a hotbed of fashion faux pas. If anyone should know, it’s “Crimes of Fashion” columnist Lacey Smithsonian. She dishes out advice to the scandal-scorched and clothing-clueless, doing her part to change this town—one fashion victim at a time.... SHAWL TALE Washington, D.C., fashion reporter Lacey Smithsonian has always believed clothes can be magical, but she’s never thought they can be cursed. Until now. Lacey’s best friend, Stella, is finally getting married, and at her bachelorette party, fellow bridesmaid—and fortune-teller—Marie Largesse arrives with a stunning Russian shawl. A shawl, Marie warns, that can either bless or curse the wearer. When a party crasher who mocks the shawl is found dead the next day, the other guests fear the curse has been unleashed. But Lacey has her doubts, and she must employ all her Extra-Fashionary Perception to capture a villain who has vowed that nobody at this wedding will live happily ever after….

The Appalachian Mountain Range stretches north through Eastern West Virginia. It is here the roots of this saga seared into minds, never to be forgotten. Two families, neighbors, one suffered from the other. One's conscience does not always control actions. Many years pass, the vicious acts and rudeness are rekindled. One strikes out, pushing aside personal integrity and a nagging conscience. Nasty events happen with no clues. They continue shielded by non-recognition and trust. Pulsating love surfaces from different directions. Mind-boggling emotions are expressed. In the midst of unrestrained love, payback must be made. Real life axioms are dealt with. Past actions become part of one's future, inscribed on character, never to be changed. Revenge is taken with no thought of hurt to the initiator. Hard lessons abound. One's life, actions and experiences offer rewards and consequences. These riveting characters will bring tears, smiles and laughter. They will push your mind and conscience to dwell on the highs and lows of living and love. Both can bring hurt and dire anguish.

Step Behind the Curtain of Intrigue Prepare to be mesmerized by a gripping saga that weaves together a tapestry of deception, betrayal, and hidden motives. "Veil of Treachery" takes you on an exhilarating journey through the darkest corridors of power and the human heart, where every face wears a mask and every shadow hides a secret. From the very first pages, you'll find yourself drawn into a mysterious world where nothing is as it seems. At the heart of this narrative is a grand assembly, cloaked in darkness, where whispers hint at a deeper malaise. A Gathering of Shadows sets the stage, introducing you to a labyrinthine plot filled with unseen threads waiting to ensnare the unwary. As you peel back the Masks of Innocence, you'll witness facades crumble and eyes open to the stark light of truth. With each chapter, from Echoes of Betrayal to The Dance of Deceit, you're drawn deeper into a world where trust is but a fragile shard of glass, ready to shatter at the slightest touch. The heart of this tale lies not just in the machinations of the plot but in the very human emotions that drive it. The chapters The Haunting and Unveiling Motives will leave you questioning what lies in the depths of one's soul. The quest for answers takes a chilling turn as blood-stained secrets and poisoned bonds reveal the high price of loyalty, forcing characters and readers alike to confront their deepest fears. And just when you think you have unraveled the mystery, "Veil of Treachery" throws you into a whirlwind of revenge, where vows are made, and the abyss gazes back with a cold, unblinking eye. The final gambit will leave you breathless, questioning the very nature of truth and deception. This masterful tale culminates in a revelation that will shatter illusions, lifting the veil on secrets that have long dwelled in the shadows. Are you ready to face what lies beneath? Embark on this journey, and discover the truth for yourself.

A Stanford University Press classic.

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