Fox River
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Publisher Description
Daughter of a legendary Virginia hunt master and aristocrat, Julia Warwick grew up in a world where Thoroughbreds and foxhunting are passions, not pastimes.
Julia finds her own passion in Christian Carver, a talented young horse trainer. But when a beautiful heiress is murdered and Christian is convicted of the crime, a pregnant, desperate Julia marries a friend who offers solace. Now, though blindness darkens her world, it opens her eyes to hidden truths.
About her husband, her family, her friends and the man she loved. And as the story starts to emerge, a forgotten memory begins to return, a mystery comes to light…and two lovers torn apart by forces they couldn’t control face each other once and for all.
About the author
Emilie Richards’s many novels feature complex characterizations and in-depth explorations of social issues, a result of her training and experience as a family counselor, which contribute to her fascination with relationships of all kinds. Emilie, a mother of four, lives with her husband in northern Virginia, where she is currently working on her next novel for MIRA Books.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Richards (Whiskey Island, etc.) brings her experience as a family mental health counselor to bear in this spirited tale of family tragedy, friendship and love. When Julia Warwick loses her eyesight after falling from a horse, she is surprised to learn that her condition is psychological rather than physical. Julia's militaristic husband insists that she stay at a mental health institute until she can see again, but in a rare act of defiance, Julia takes her daughter Callie and joins her mother and stepfather at their comfy Virginia estate. Meanwhile, Christian Carver, Julia's former betrothed, is released from prison after having been wrongly convicted of murdering Fidelity Sutherland, Julia's best friend. Despite Christian's determination to start a new life, he is still consumed with the need to uncover Fidelity's murderer. As Christian examines the details of the case, Julia's mother reveals some startling truths about her own past while reading passages from her novel-in-progress. These deftly handled novel excerpts serve as a springboard for Julia's recovery as it becomes clear that her blindness is caused by a long-forgotten tragedy. Richards's ability to portray compelling characters who grapple with challenging family issues is laudable, and this well-crafted tale should score well with fans of Luanne Rice and Kristin Hannah.
