A Romance and Mystery that Redefines the Meaning of Family from Award-winning Author, A. C. Burch Fleeing New York City and an abusive partner, would-be writer Marc Nugent finds work at HomePort, the Provincetown mansion of Lola Staunton, a fabulously wealthy recluse. Aided by an attractive-but-unattainable artist and an all-too-available cross-dresser, Marc investigates accusations of rape and murder that have estranged Lola from a childhood friend for more than sixty years. Past and present converge when a long-lost journal reveals tales of infidelity, adultery, and passion that mirror the life Marc has recently abandoned. When his ex-lover arrives in search of revenge, Marc must confront his past, his notions of family, and his capacity for love.

The HomePort Journals (HomePort Chronicles)

Literature & Fiction

Burch, A.C.

Humor & Satire

HomePort Press

The suspicious death of an elderly widow on the grounds of the HomePort Estate sends shock waves through the seaside resort of Provincetown. Wrongly accused of her murder, beloved female impersonator Helena Handbasket forsakes her oceanside mansion and goes undercover to track down those responsible. Aided by her chosen family, she uses her comic genius and extraordinary talent for impersonation to navigate a maze of deception and greed that includes a museum break-in, thefts of iconic artwork, and some shady liaisons. As the investigation gains momentum, the past increasingly influences the present, exposing hidden secrets and imperiling Helena's well-heeled existence. Set amid Cape Cod's natural beauty and vibrant summer season, this captivating sequel to The HomePort Journals unfolds against the backdrop of a small town struggling to balance its newfound celebrity with a cherished way of life.

The Distance Between Us: A Novel (HomePort Chronicles)

A Tale of Romance, Family, and the Power of Love by award-winning Author A. C. Burch Fleeing New York City and an abusive partner, Marc Nugent finds work at HomePort, the Provincetown mansion of Lola Staunton, a fabulously wealthy recluse. A would-be writer and incurable romantic, Marc meets Cole Hanson, a former-artist-turned-handyman whose mysterious past, sullen good looks and obvious talent threaten Marc's freshly-minted vow to avoid emotional entanglements. Marc fights memories of abuse and his attraction to Cole while patiently fending off the attention of Helena Handbasket, a cross-dressing housekeeper who faithfully protects Lola from the outside world. When Marc learns of accusations of rape and murder that have estranged Lola from a childhood friend for more than sixty years, he and Cole set out to investigate. Past and present converge when a long-lost journal reveals tales of infidelity, adultery, and passion that mirror the life Marc has recently abandoned. When Marc's ex-lover arrives in search of revenge, Marc must confront his past, his notions of family, and, most of all, his capacity for love.

The HomePort Journals, A Provincetown Fantasia

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Wilde City Press, LLC

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