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The Bacchae: A Myth Retold
As an influential newspaper publisher in post-World War II New York, Zachary Benton seems infallible. But when his beautiful and icy wife, Hanna, discovers he’s been having an affair with Sarah, his Pulitzer prize-winning reporter, and that the girl is pregnant, Zachary realizes just how much he has to lose.
Zachary’s once-charmed life becomes a hellscape as he attempts to keep Sarah safe from the increasingly frightening Hanna, while dealing with his paper’s escalating coverage of the war in Vietnam. Sarah, now visibly pregnant and hiding in a small town in Oklahoma, is unable to stay away from the newspaper business and her instincts for investigative reporting turn up far more than she expected.
As their son, Dax, grows to adulthood, he struggles to find his own identity. When he leaves New York to study journalism at the University of Chicago, Dax begins to craft two new lives for himself: one as an outstanding student and intern at the Chicago Tribune, and the other as a playboy, seducing the rich and neglected wives of Chicago. When Dax forms the Wine Enthusiasts Club, his two worlds merge into one, surrounding him with a group of women so fanatically devoted to him that they’re willing to do anything for him – even murder.
Zachary’s once-charmed life becomes a hellscape as he attempts to keep Sarah safe from the increasingly frightening Hanna, while dealing with his paper’s escalating coverage of the war in Vietnam. Sarah, now visibly pregnant and hiding in a small town in Oklahoma, is unable to stay away from the newspaper business and her instincts for investigative reporting turn up far more than she expected.
As their son, Dax, grows to adulthood, he struggles to find his own identity. When he leaves New York to study journalism at the University of Chicago, Dax begins to craft two new lives for himself: one as an outstanding student and intern at the Chicago Tribune, and the other as a playboy, seducing the rich and neglected wives of Chicago. When Dax forms the Wine Enthusiasts Club, his two worlds merge into one, surrounding him with a group of women so fanatically devoted to him that they’re willing to do anything for him – even murder.
364 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2015
About the author
Christy Potter
6 books88 followersLongtime journalist Christy Potter is the author of "The Shiksa's Guide to Yiddish" and the award-winning "The World Was My Oyster But I Didn't Know How to Cook." Her debut novel, "Oh Brother," is available on Amazon. Her most recent book, "The Bacchae: A Myth Retold" is available on Amazon and through her website, www.ChristytheWriter.com.
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February 10, 2016
What an AMAZING book! An engaging story, artfully told! I highly recommend this book and the author to everyone! She is one of my absolute favorites!!!!
September 25, 2015
A story of a generation. First up is Zachary who builds his life as a newspaper reporter and becomes well known and respected in New York. Zachary marries Hanna, who socially standing, is perfect, but in a comfort homely way, is cold and harsh. Soon Zac meets Sarah and they become lovers. Sarah becomes pregnant and Zac plans to leave Hanna, but when he goes home to tell her, the fact she knows and the cold heart of the woman scares Zac so much he relocates Sarah until its safe for them to be together.
The whole story is gripping from the first page. Christy has no qualms about picking up the reader and taking you on a journey that will wham you from tip to toe and inside out. The whole thing is so powerful, you feel privileged to be allowed a look in the life of the characters. I have read many authors and respect many in different ways, some i will put on a par with other great authors and i have to say, Christy is defiantly be coming on par with Mitch Albom.
The whole story is gripping from the first page. Christy has no qualms about picking up the reader and taking you on a journey that will wham you from tip to toe and inside out. The whole thing is so powerful, you feel privileged to be allowed a look in the life of the characters. I have read many authors and respect many in different ways, some i will put on a par with other great authors and i have to say, Christy is defiantly be coming on par with Mitch Albom.
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