Don't Dance in a Small Boat
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(1) As he was about to enter the second room of red that housed The Book of Kells, his pulse quickened. He could feel his heart hammering at his chest. Apprehension oozed from his soul. He literally pushed past the slow moving museum patrons whom he knew could not possibly be as fascinated as he with religious history. Nor could they envision the personal messages of faith about to unfold for him.
But he was wrong. Dead wrong! Someone was interested. This glorious Friday would prove to be a day like no other for it was the day he would encounter Mary Grace-- literally bumping into her by chance. Mary Grace-- the lovely young Irish girl who would change his life, his thoughts, his inner most desires... his very being.
(2) "I know a lovely place in this city for tea and talk," said Mary Grace. "It's just down this way a tad. If we get separated from each other in the crowd, the pub is O'Dwyer's. It just across from the bronze sculpture of Molly Malone. You can't miss her."
"Molly Malone? Who wheeled a wheelbarrow through streets wide and narrow... like the song goes?" asked Bradford. He smiled a superior smile.
"Brilliant. But here in Dublin, you might like to learn, the statue of the voluptuous Molly with her wheelbarrow has been dubbed, 'The tart with the cart'," Mary Grace grinned knowingly.
Bradford had to smile. He thought: "Hmm. a 'Book' lover and an Irish wit..."
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About the Book
This romantic rouse crosses the Pond from Ireland to America. It's 1985. Rich American Businessman Bradford Thompson is at Dublin's Trinity College to interpret the message of The Book of Kells. When he collides with Mary Grace Clooney, she turnes his world upside down and inside out. A twist of fate? Perhaps. Bradford, enraptured with the young girls's Irish seductiveness, needs to bring Mary Grace to America as his mistress. But Mary Grace has a secret scheme of her own... Has Bradford fallen into her trap? This Dublin game player is blessed with gypsy power, clever allies, and the guidance of her Grandmum Clooney, who spouts Irish wit and Irish warnings.
When Mary Grace threatens Bradford's world, the game turns vicious. These prime players will stop at nothing to triumph. But alas! There can only be one winner left dancing!
About the Author
Helen M. Struble earned her Doctorate in Education from Seton Hall Univesity, South Orange, NJ. Dr. Struble, an Educational Consultant, has taught Gifted & Talented classes for grades K-12, and Reading/Writing classes at the college level. Having an innate passion for words, Dr. Struble loves to spend time creating short stories and writing poetry (both with a touch of the bizarre). In addition to writing articles for educational publications, she most recently co-authored a medieval work of fiction, First Light, Published by AuthorHouse 2005. (Historically, this novel is one of the first works written by identical twins.)
Dr. Struble prides herself in being a first generation American. She has a keen interest in her Irish mother's heritage, in Irish wit and wisdom... and in traveling to Ireland to get her "facts" straight. In Don't Dance in a Small Boat, this author analyzes many Irish Proverbs and Irish saying.... but when you read this intriging story, she warns, "Keep the wind at your back!"