Things of the Earth by C.A. Portnellus - 12/29/2016: Book 4-Part II of Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss

Things of the Earth, Book 4-Part II, of Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss By C.A. Portnellus, Pub. 2016. Softcover, cream pages, 600 pp. NEW first edition.

It is 1954 and Barton Barre has not only survived WWII, but also come home a hero, thanks to his family's lucky phoenix medallion. However, for this man of action, fortune is as fickle as his heart. Now as he works to build a Texas oil empire, he must also keep his beautiful wife, Elise and their son, Francis content. Unfortunately, for Barton, this challenge is not easy as temptation and greed influence his every move.

Elise is a devoted mother who also faithfully follows Barton despite his growing callousness and lies. She knows his soul and believes he is the beast that only her love can tame.

Francis is a resilient boy, who has learned early that when it comes to his father, he comes last. As he matures, strives for perfection, and exceeds his parents' expectations, Francis still manages to fall into the shadow of their demanding lives. As temptation knocks on his own door, life leads Francis down a new path where every decision comes with consequences and he ponders whether he is now a victim of the dreaded La Barre family curse.
In the continuing generational tale, fate and luck, plays havoc with the Barre family during post-WWII Texas where love appears to be the only key to their bliss.


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Posted: 04/07/2017