Family Tree

by Gregory Allen

A dying Grayson Chancellor makes a desperate plea for his daughter, Angelica, to return home after nineteen years so secrets that have affected her life might be revealed and rectified. As a rich and powerful businessman, Senator, and Presidential hopeful, Grayson has made strategic choices that affected the lives of all within his circle. Political rhetoric shielded the world from the lies and deceit that lay inside the gates of Oakwood Manor. However, those gates also harbored the fate of each family member. Tragedy became a constant companion of the Chancellor family. Angelica’s self-imposed absence has brought her success as an author, yet past events have haunted her most intimate relationship. As she decides to face her father again, she wonders if returning home will allow her to reflect on the choices she has made and finally speak of the secret that has shadowed her for more than twenty years. Her return will open old wounds and begin the healing of others. Each has secrets that will affect the other, yet neither is prepared to face the truth of their actions. Her father is desperate to make right the wrongs that have wreaked havoc on her life, while Angelica confronts her father with her own truths. She questions if she can forgive him for his transgressions, or if the rage churning just below the surface will erupt. Surprises from the past and present bring chaos, confusion, and death. Will Angelica survive the murder and mayhem that result from the truth?

299 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2011

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