Willow Pond
Carol Tibaldi
Carol Tibaldi
The Roaring Twenties crumble into the Great Depression. Bootlegging is flourishing. Virginia Kingsley, New York's most successful speakeasy owner, is queen of that castle. Rudy Strauss wants to help with her business. Virginia, wisely suspicious, refuses. He shifts his trademark toothpicks to the other side of his mouth and asks about her niece, Laura, and Laura’s nineteen-month-old son, Todd. Virginia warns him off, but Rudy is intrigued. Laura is movie star beautiful but it is her ex-husband, Phillip, who is an actor. Laura, a writer, is devastated when Todd’s nanny calls, hysterical, saying Laura’s son has been kidnapped.Review "Willow Pond is a treasure to read. Tibaldi is a first-time author who has made an indelible mark with her debut novel." eNovel Reviews"This is Tibaldi's debut novel, and it's strong; she does well at creating strong characters early on who have a real sense of personality and individuality." Kindle Book Review"Willow Pond delivers much more than you would expect from a first novel. Ms. Tibaldi took a story line and added her own flavor. It was a tricky one that she weaved together perfectly." Jacqueline Druga, Author of Sleepers and Torn"This story keeps getting better as you turn the pages." Mimi Barbour, Author of His Devious Angel
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