The Ghosts of Turtle Nest (Electronic book text)


"The Ghosts of Turtle Nest" is the story of bright, ambitious Connie Edmonds. Thirty years ago, Connie failed to help prevent the suicide of a fellow WAC, then lied at the investigation. The WAC's father, a prominent senator, vows to make Connie's life miserable. In spite of this, Connie has built the most successful real estate development company in eastern North Carolina. But guilt from her earlier actions, added to the pressure of dealing with the malicious senator, push Connie to the verge of a nervous breakdown. Suzanne Marshburn, a ghost of the Civil War era, warns Connie through a spiritual medium about the dangers of blaming herself. Suzanne has her own secrets to hide-secrets of betrayal, murder, and mental illness. Connie learns of the murder of a cruel slave owner and the story of the death of a Confederate spy. Additionally, she must challenge the spirit that appears whenever she becomes close to a man. Father Robin Benson, priest of the local Episcopal church, has fallen in love with Connie. Robin also wrestles demons that threaten his relationships. Set in coastal North Carolina, local history and beauty interweave in this unforgettable story, with characters becoming forces of their own.

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"The Ghosts of Turtle Nest" is the story of bright, ambitious Connie Edmonds. Thirty years ago, Connie failed to help prevent the suicide of a fellow WAC, then lied at the investigation. The WAC's father, a prominent senator, vows to make Connie's life miserable. In spite of this, Connie has built the most successful real estate development company in eastern North Carolina. But guilt from her earlier actions, added to the pressure of dealing with the malicious senator, push Connie to the verge of a nervous breakdown. Suzanne Marshburn, a ghost of the Civil War era, warns Connie through a spiritual medium about the dangers of blaming herself. Suzanne has her own secrets to hide-secrets of betrayal, murder, and mental illness. Connie learns of the murder of a cruel slave owner and the story of the death of a Confederate spy. Additionally, she must challenge the spirit that appears whenever she becomes close to a man. Father Robin Benson, priest of the local Episcopal church, has fallen in love with Connie. Robin also wrestles demons that threaten his relationships. Set in coastal North Carolina, local history and beauty interweave in this unforgettable story, with characters becoming forces of their own.

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Iuniverse, Inc.

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United States

Release date

February 2007

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Electronic book text - Windows

ISBN-13

978-0-595-85419-6

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9780595854196

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0-595-85419-2



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