Publisher's Synopsis
Ann R. T. Murphy has traveled extensively with her husband and has a special fondness for the Far East. Her background is in music, art, and psychology. Having her poetry first published in 1998, The Winnowing is her first novel. While in Japan, she became fascinated by bonsai, which she now grows. She lives with her husband on a barrier island in Florida.
From all outward appearances, Mila Lohman had it all. Well educated, a successful husband, two beautiful daughters successfully on their own, and a home in an upscale part of the city. She had -- the good life.
Paul Lohman was restless. Always looking forward to new vistas, his sudden announcement that he'd left his government position and joined the CIA was the fi rst of many stunning blows to the marriage. Mila was dumbfounded and hurt. Thus began Paul's journey through numerous failed business starts that ate through their savings and caused great strain on the marriage.
Mila worked long hard hours, while Paul grew more disinterested and restless by the minute. But once again, Paul had a plan. This time it was the big one. For Paul, this time was different. This time he was going to show them all. He was going to walk away with more money than he had ever dreamed of.
What happened next was a chain of events that no one could have predicted. A spellbinding tale of horrific tragedy, intrigue, and a rare love story you won't forget.
