Monday, November 7, 2011

THE FENCE MY FATHER BUILT, by Linda S. Clare


The teaser on the back cover of The Fence My Father Built reads, "This is the story of finding your way home--even when home is a trailer in the middle of nowhere."
And what a story this is. Muri Pond's parents divorced when she was a small child, and she has spent her life dreaming about reuniting with her father. When she decides to take the journey to eastern Oregon to find him, she takes her less-than-eager children with her. Her fifteen-year-old daughter would be a handful for two parents, but Muri is newly single and barely able to cope with the girl's rebellion.
When they reach her father's property, her aunt and uncle welcome her with open arms--to a rattle-trap single wide trailer set in the middle of the arid eastern Oregon landscape. Muri quickly learns that a wealthy neighbor will do almost anything to buy Muri's father's land. The question is, why would he want it?
Solving this mystery, learning about the father she barely remembers, and coping with her children is made somewhat bearable for Muri when she meets the veterinarian who lives nearby. But he, too, is being pressured by the same wealthy man who is making the Pond family's life difficult.
In The Fence My Father Built, Clare has crafted a story that moves along without a hitch. If you enjoy family drama sparked with suspense, you’ll love this book.

3 comments:

  1. I raised my two girls in a travel trailer for 3 years on a resort. It was hard and I'm thankful we are not there now. Both are grown. Would love to read and review your book.
    jrs 362 at hotmail dot com

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  2. Jane, sounds like this is a book you can relate to. Hope you enjoy it.
    Ann

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  3. Thank you Ann, for reading and reviewing my novel. I admire your novels, so your kind words humble me. Readers, contact me at Linda Clare's Writer's Tips, http://godsonggrace.blogspot.com. I'd love to hear from you. ~Linda

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