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The Gloaming
"This story beautifully shows contrast between those in high society with wealth and honor as against those with unfortunate humble lives in the lower class." --Midwest Book Review
The aristocratic, Reginald and Hannah Wellington of Great Neck, New York, host a gala party for their daughter Margo’s engagement to Stephan Randall. The Long Island celebration takes an unfortunate twist when Cousin Walter brings his Cousin Chloe and Stephan becomes riveted to the beautiful singer. Jealousy leads to tragedy following Stephan and Margo’s argument over it. Stephan storms out of the party in a drunken rage and has a fatal car crash. After his demise, Margo's privileged life drastically changes only to discover she is pregnant with Stephan's child. She becomes crazed and chops off her long beautiful hair in frenzy. Margo's parents send her away to a home for unwed mothers in the hope of keeping their good family name. Consequently, their old money is a catalyst for more than they ever imagined … Discover how The Gloaming is a time of light and darkness, mixed with deception and raw truth.
The aristocratic, Reginald and Hannah Wellington of Great Neck, New York, host a gala party for their daughter Margo’s engagement to Stephan Randall. The Long Island celebration takes an unfortunate twist when Cousin Walter brings his Cousin Chloe and Stephan becomes riveted to the beautiful singer. Jealousy leads to tragedy following Stephan and Margo’s argument over it. Stephan storms out of the party in a drunken rage and has a fatal car crash. After his demise, Margo's privileged life drastically changes only to discover she is pregnant with Stephan's child. She becomes crazed and chops off her long beautiful hair in frenzy. Margo's parents send her away to a home for unwed mothers in the hope of keeping their good family name. Consequently, their old money is a catalyst for more than they ever imagined … Discover how The Gloaming is a time of light and darkness, mixed with deception and raw truth.
284 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2009
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Jody R. LaGreca
14 books37 followersJody R. LaGreca was born in Sea Gate, Brooklyn—New York’s first gated community—and raised on Long Island. A former fashion designer turned novelist, she is the multi‑genre author of twelve books spanning Historical Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Vampire Sagas, and Gothic Horror. Jody’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth, vivid storytelling, and genre‑defying creativity.
A writer since the age of seven, Jody is also an award‑winning poet with published poetry collections that highlights her lyrical voice and lifelong devotion to the written word. Her poetry has appeared in Midwest Magazine, further establishing her as a versatile and expressive literary talent.
Her other titles include Afternoon Tea, Love Edward, Suburban Weird, The Gloaming, Forever in Vein, Seduction, Fleshpot ,Good Daughter, Winter Horrorland and The Bloodless Trilogy. Several of her novels are also available as Apple audiobooks, expanding her reach to listeners worldwide.
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A writer since the age of seven, Jody is also an award‑winning poet with published poetry collections that highlights her lyrical voice and lifelong devotion to the written word. Her poetry has appeared in Midwest Magazine, further establishing her as a versatile and expressive literary talent.
Her other titles include Afternoon Tea, Love Edward, Suburban Weird, The Gloaming, Forever in Vein, Seduction, Fleshpot ,Good Daughter, Winter Horrorland and The Bloodless Trilogy. Several of her novels are also available as Apple audiobooks, expanding her reach to listeners worldwide.
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September 25, 2022
Excellent book!!!
July 9, 2016
Couldn't put it down
Addictive. Characters are alive and the story is enthralling. A great look at the difference between wealthy and poor and all that really matters in the end.
Addictive. Characters are alive and the story is enthralling. A great look at the difference between wealthy and poor and all that really matters in the end.
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