Reunion by the Lake

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Pub Date 15 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 4 Nov 2024

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Richard Collins knew he had only a short time to live, and it was vital to inform his three sons. But beyond the news of his impending death, he needed them to grasp the significance of his will and how it would continue to shape their lives, even after his passing.

Gathering in the house by the lake, Richard anticipated the disclosure of his final wishes to be a solemn affair. However, he couldn't predict the tumultuous reactions each son would have to his revelation.

In this painfully revealing novel about a family accustomed to deferring to one man's authority, the last moments with Richard and the unveiling of his will unleash unexpected turmoil and grief. Grace, his wife, and each of his three sons must grapple with the terms of their legacy. Their responses not only expose their individual characters but also lay bare the complex and strained dynamic that has long kept this troubled family on edge.

Richard Collins knew he had only a short time to live, and it was vital to inform his three sons. But beyond the news of his impending death, he needed them to grasp the significance of his will and...


A Note From the Publisher

As a true son, born under the sign of Gemini, James Gilbert has had twin careers. The first was as professor of History where he published eleven books on American Culture and retired as Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland. The second is as a writer of fiction and the author of six, and now seven, novels--three of which comprise the Amanda Pennyworth Mystery series. Two of his short stories have won prizes from the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Contest. He currently resides outside Washington, D.C.

As a true son, born under the sign of Gemini, James Gilbert has had twin careers. The first was as professor of History where he published eleven books on American Culture and retired as...


Advance Praise

"In Reunion by the Lake by James Gilbert, the themes of mortality, legacy, and the impact of loss on relationships are central to the story... This is one story that will linger in my mind for a long time." - Maalin Ogaja for Readers' Favorite

"In Reunion by the Lake by James Gilbert, the themes of mortality, legacy, and the impact of loss on relationships are central to the story... This is one story that will linger in my mind for a long...


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ISBN 9798891324114
PRICE US$15.99 (USD)
PAGES 220

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