After Midnight: A Novel

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As far as Alix is concerned, she has no pastonly today, and her plans for the future: creating a dynamic stable of Thoroughbreds that will take the 1830s British racing world by storm. When forced into assuming the role of Lord Griffon's wife in London, her plans are threatened by disturbing images of a castle from her past that fight to resurface. Alix is determined to find a way to take control of her life and fulfill her dreams. This women's historical fiction novel is the first in the Midnight Series.

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Environmental activist Lewis, a medical doctor who notes that she grew up in the era of Rachel Carsons Silent Spring (1962) and the Love Canal ecodisaster, presents a compelling case for not using toxic chemicals in and around homes. She wants Americans to go to the website thegreathealthyyardproject.com to pledge to stop using toxic substances, and she spells out why they should be avoided and suggests how to do without them. She advocates for using native plants, dissolving grease buildup on frying pans with vegetable oil, and abstaining from flushing unused prescription pills down the toilet. Its a slim volume, just four chapters, but its well researched, with 119 footnotes. And its easy on the eyes, with many photos and with sidebars. Lewis is a good environmental cheerleader, declaring, Together, we can make a big difference! Booklist If you are a devotee of Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters, and gothic romance novels, you will love After Midnight. Pick up the book and, like a great gothic read, you won't want to put it down till you get to end! It is filled with suspense, mystery, a wonderful confusion of love and lovers, and all written in an elegant style that shines with the language of the times. Enjoy! Ismana Carney, PhD and author of Women's Ways With Fire

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Diane Shute grew up in the Salinas Valley in the shadow of creative giants like John Steinbeck and Alfred Hitchcockand her father inspired her to write before she could even read. She still lives in Central California, and has written After Midnight for her children and grandchildren, hoping to inspire a future generation to create literary art. Shute currently resides in Fresno, California with her family.