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The Place
During California’s 1849 gold rush, Lula’s father sells her to a madam for a few coins. At first, thirteen-year-old Lula's mind drifts to positive thoughts to flee terrifying moments with lustful men. Over time, viewing most gentlemen callers as lonely, wounded boys, she attempts to help soothe their emotional scars. During free hours, Lula aids folks in the community by setting up broken bones, stitching wounds, assisting women in childbirth, and curing common maladies. One day, she removes a bullet from handsome young Jess. From then on, thinking of him makes her heart sing. Although she knows the absurdity of a respectable man courting a woman from her sullied profession, Lula can’t resist fantasizing about Jess.
Can Lula’s inner glow and quest for healing others raise her from the depths of darkness to the heights of love’s eternal light?
Can Lula’s inner glow and quest for healing others raise her from the depths of darkness to the heights of love’s eternal light?
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2025
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E.B. Sullivan
29 books97 followersE.B. Sullivan is a clinical psychologist who loves to write fictional tales. She lives in California with her husband, dogs, cats, and horses. Elizabeth describes her life as a continuous and exciting adventure.
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July 5, 2025
THE PLACE
E.B. SULLIVAN
Review by Author Roy Murry
This drama's backdrop is the 1800s California Gold Rush, where men either struck it rich or were driven into poverty. One man who had a farm and no abilities whatsoever other than drinking sold his daughter, age thirteen, to a Madam.
Lula, her nickname, became a prostitute, learned her trade, and many more lessons in life. She did not follow the crowd; instead, she educated herself and formed close relationships with the men with whom she was intimate.
One young man she fell in love with. However, she did not let him know because she was ashamed of her low social status and upbringing. He came from a wealthy background and left to pursue a career as a doctor in Boston, Massachusetts.
Their written communications brought life to their relationship. However, their status brought destruction to their desires.
And that breakup destroys it, until...
E.B. SULLIVAN
Review by Author Roy Murry
This drama's backdrop is the 1800s California Gold Rush, where men either struck it rich or were driven into poverty. One man who had a farm and no abilities whatsoever other than drinking sold his daughter, age thirteen, to a Madam.
Lula, her nickname, became a prostitute, learned her trade, and many more lessons in life. She did not follow the crowd; instead, she educated herself and formed close relationships with the men with whom she was intimate.
One young man she fell in love with. However, she did not let him know because she was ashamed of her low social status and upbringing. He came from a wealthy background and left to pursue a career as a doctor in Boston, Massachusetts.
Their written communications brought life to their relationship. However, their status brought destruction to their desires.
And that breakup destroys it, until...
Displaying 1 of 1 review