MARIA MALIETTE

Maria had dared to invade a territory thought exclusive to men, especially by the men-that of product design and manufacturing. Having a degree in mechanical engineering did not absolve her from being scorned, rejected and emotionally persecuted by her supervisors. Had it not been for a newfound love, and her home away from home, she would have moved on. But, after losing that love, and going on to exciting business ventures in other fields, she was reluctantly coming back-to the town she loved, and the house which had provided solace to her memories. Also to the manufacturing company and its managers who had treated her abominably when she was young. Would her friends still be there? Her enemies? It would be different this time. She could guarantee that, because she is now the president of the company! But is that what she really wants?