ASIN: B0033WSZ6S
Publisher: unknown
Pages: 226
Margie Merryhill, a thirty year old single mother, is living a lie told five years ago when her car breaks down leaving her and her son, Peter, stranded in the tiny town of Green Mountain, Vermont.She is on her way to her in-laws in Albany, whom she’s never met, is her story. Her husband has recently been killed in Desert Storm, she tells the townsfolk, and she is hoping his parents will help her out until she gets on her feet. Allison Gear and Ed Browne, who witness the demise of Margie’s vehicle, take pity on the young woman with the bubbly nine-year old boy, and the hard-to-believe story. These two put their heads together and before the day is done Margie has a temporary job, a room, and a community. Just until she gets on her feet, you understand.Peter Merryhill is now fourteen years old and employed after school at Smith’s Pharmacy. Old man Smith hires Peter out of compassion for ...
