- Author : Robert Goolrick
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The moment I saw this title on the NY Times Bestseller list, I was intrigued by it and had to read it. I put it off for a few days, unsure of whether it would be inappropriate or mis-interpreted, but finally gathered up the courage to order it from Amazon. True to my suspicion, it drew a lot of attention when friends and neighbors spotted it on my coffee table. In case you have any doubts, let me reassure you that the book is a bona-fide work of fiction and is quite entertaining.
The author capitalizes on the shock value and mystery of the title and the first few pages are purposely written in such a way that they conceal more than they reveal. The prose is elegant and the characters are developed to be strong, forceful and passionate. The story is set in rural Wisconsin of 1907, where Ralph Truitt is a rich businessman who has advertised for a "reliable wife". Catherine Land responds to the advertisement and is all set to begin her life with Ralph. The book opens with Ralph waiting at the station to meet his prospective bride and right from the start it is full of surprises and forceful action. This is a page-turner for sure and has its share of sex, mystery and unusual romance and is a quick read. If you are looking for entertainment, you will not be disappointed. However, don't expect anything profound in this novel.
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