Secrets of Hollingsworth Manor

By Rebecca Ann Stone

The stately antebellum mansion once held a place of class and prominence in the small parish of Bevoir. The Hollingsworth family had been the inhabitants for generations, throughout the era of slavery and still occupied its walls in modern day 1927. The family was well-known and respected as both wealthy landowners and constables for the surrounding area. It was not until that fateful night in the cold, dark Louisiana swamp that the peace and tranquility of this family was forever interrupted. The men of the manor, performing their duties as Constables, were in pursuit of a vile man who had raped a young girl earlier that day and had left her for dead. Now, the youngest Hollingsworth lay dead, leaving behind a new bride, a grieving father and an older brother. Michael was suddenly consumed by his brother's loss and the tragic events surrounding that night. He was haunted both day and night by the memories of this family tragedy. He often felt that if it weren't for his trusted confidant, Emmit, he would not have been able to go on. Now, the dark clouds surrounding him were parting and he once again felt the need to re-enter the world of the living. Michael had met and fallen in love with Paulette Garrison, a beautiful young woman of intelligence and grace. Although he felt he deserved the tortured existence his life had become, he was suddenly experiencing hope for the future. Dare he think he could find happiness amidst the tragic loss he had endured? He so wished the horror he had known could remain there in the swamp, along with the alligators and the snakes. But as it usually does, the truth promises to rear its ugly head and threaten to end his dreams for the future. Follow this tormented man as his life takes on countless twists and turns, the kind that are often created when lies are afoot and secrets are kept.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481028715
• ISBN13: 9781481028714
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.0"