The Forces of Bay House

The Forces of Bay House is a gripping tale of tragedy and triumph, rescue and redemption, lost identity and the hope of inheritance. Abby Wells, 27, is on the run with her five-year-old son. It's 1965, and her violent marriage must end. Her cousin, William, offers shelter at historic Bay House, his secluded island home in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, the "Land of Pleasant Living". But is it always pleasant . . . is William her protector or predator? Is Abby the estate's rightful inheritor, as her father always promised?

History, mystery, complex characters and spiraling plot twists sprawl under the spell of sea, sky and secrets, while a surprising new love blooms despite the obstacles. Ancient prejudice taints generations of one family while past lives still haunt the present. Who is the gentle apparition that appears only to five-year-old Benjie? Is she real, or merely born of the mystique of Bay House and the myths that surround it? And what is the strange bond they share?

Legend, lies and danger stand between Abby and her journey to discover the truth. Will she have the courage too find it? And what must she risk to prove it?

A wonderful story of hope and determination

I loved reading this page-turner full of mystery, history, family and friendship. Set on Maryland's Eastern Shore, this book illustrates multiple dimensions of the human spirit and how connections to people and places drive our narratives. The authors seamlessly integrated descriptions of the area with intriguing characters and a riveting storyline. Once I started, I couldn't wait to see how everything unfolded!