Blue Ruin

by Grace Livingston Hill

a) Lynette and Dana had loved each other since childhood. Scholarly, handsome Dana knew he could mold Lynette - who had never challenged his authority or commitment to what was right - into the perfect "preacher's wife." Then a sophisticated beauty from New York comes to visit Dana's family. Before long, Dana seems captivated, and grows more and more critical of Lynette. Confused and hurt, Lynette reluctantly leaves on a family trip to Europe, plagued by questions and doubts: Will Dana walk into temptation? Has Lynette left her beloved in the grip of another woman? b) This time when Lynette Brooke arrives home it is for good. After four years of college, she looks forward to a whole summertime of happiness. With Dana home too, it is sure to be the best summer ever. Lynette has loved dark, handsome Dana Whipple all her life. Now her dreams for their shared future can at last come true. Then suddenly, a shadow falls over Lynette's plans. Lynette Brooke’s world changes the minute Jessie “