Rebecca was politically ambitious, verging on ruthless
Paul only wanted a family
In the first flush of love she acceded
But when bright opportunity competed with the dirty insistence of motherhood
a nanny was too hastily employed, credentials insufficiently verified.
When nanny and child disappeared, it was Paul who gave up his job to give chase.
Until a ransom note insisted that the child, now in Italy, only be handed to Rebecca
in the week of the general election.
Husband and grandparents argued for family
Party and constituency threatened to howl for her blood should she go
While the police pondered motive, veracity, suspecting a set-up.
Rebecca was torn
Paul only wanted a family
In the first flush of love she acceded
But when bright opportunity competed with the dirty insistence of motherhood
a nanny was too hastily employed, credentials insufficiently verified.
When nanny and child disappeared, it was Paul who gave up his job to give chase.
Until a ransom note insisted that the child, now in Italy, only be handed to Rebecca
in the week of the general election.
Husband and grandparents argued for family
Party and constituency threatened to howl for her blood should she go
While the police pondered motive, veracity, suspecting a set-up.
Rebecca was torn
Week #41’s response to Lisa Ricard Claro’s Book Blurb Friday challenge and Ashley Ortiz inspirational photograph. Each week Lisa posts a photograph which represents a book cover. Participants are challenged to “Write a book jacket blurb (150 words or less) so enticing that potential readers would feel compelled to buy the book” http://www.writinginthebuff.net/p/book-blurb-friday.html
That's almost a story in itself.
ReplyDeleteThe connection to the election makes this sound like a very interesting read.
ReplyDeleteWhat a story inspired by the photo! Your imagination flew...good for you.
ReplyDeleteI can see the story lines woven together to create exquisite tension. This is very well done. I wish I could buy the book.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a great take on the photo. How could she not go; if I were a voter and she didn't I sure wouldn't vote for that woman. Lots of mystery here and I would love to read more to see what happens.
ReplyDeleteKathy M.
I'm with Kathy--she'd lose my vote for choosing the election over her child. This sounds like a compelling read, Sandra, one that would examine not only the expectations of motherhood but the requirements for career and success.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't vote for her if she didn't put her child first. "Save the child" should be instinctive. I've always believed it IS instinctive in most people, especially women. Even though I've never had a child of my own, I still have a very strong "mother bear" instinct.
ReplyDeleteIt is one thing for a mother to have to let her adult child go to war if s/he so wishes, but another thing completely to risk the life of a little one, for the sake of a country or anything else.
I'd have to read this book to find out what she decides and why.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
Thank you ladies - I have to say this blurb was a question of throwing a load of improbabilities at the story, knowing I'd never write it - sorry!
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