In the 1960s, children born during the international carnage of World War Two were becoming adults: falling in love; starting lives of purpose and promise; discovering family secrets; serving their countries - often involuntarily - and creating a variety of families. While in romantic Honolulu to sign papers selling the family's last hotel to a group of employees, jaunty Luke Whitaker meets dazzling Martha Prindle, a registered nurse, who has been working in New Zealand and is currently sailing from Auckland to San Francisco with only her dad for a crew. Tragedy strikes before Luke and Martha meet again, souring their reunion with exhaustion, tainting their relationship with deadly threats, issues of national security, and too much truth. Survive together, the FBI insists, or not at all. Can desperation and danger be overcome by a combination of love, romance, good taste, money, loyal friends, a bit of wit, and the blessings of Almighty God?
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With a BA in Philosophy and a minor in Far East & Russian Studies from the University of Washington, Mark Devine was so unemployable he was forced to start a small business for survival. During 37 years of owning and operating hospitality and tourist businesses in 3 Southeast Asian countries and 4 different American states, with his wife as his partner, Mark's briefcase filled with profiles of interesting people, personal adventures, observations of human behaviour, and a few accomplishments. His books are written for women who love to read fiction, and find entertainment in character driven novels striving to be fun, inspirational, and occasionally provocative.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust jacket. Later Edition. ISBN 9780985016401. Trade Paperback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Signed by author on top edge of title page. Slight wear to corners and edges; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. Signed by Authors. Seller Inventory # 9518773