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A FAMILY AFFAIR The Bostonians Kindle Edition

by Bernard Preston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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Book I: The Bostonians.

A Family Affair is the heart-warming trilogy about a family with a difference. It has two Moms, but no Dad.

Janet has a happy childhood; it’s at her Diocesan School for Girls where she first tastes the forbidden fruit.
But Santie’s mother dies and the child is sexually abused by her father. Whilst at the Police College a gate slams shut, wiping all memory of her abused childhood from Santie’s mind, but leaving her sexually very conflicted.

After studying law, Janet and Santie’s friendship blossoms whilst doing their articles, but Janet is raped by their boss at a beach party. Deciding to keep the child, Klein-Jan is the honey in the sandwich that sweetens and cements their relationship; until the toddler is kidnapped by his father.

Darkness ensues. Eventually, in desperation, as Janet becomes anorexic, their gynaecologist suggests that they have another child. But how do two women conceive a baby?

Book II: Peter’s Children
Enter Peter Thomas… is it possible for a man to be hoodwinked into siring four children and be none the wiser?

Book III: The Return
Taken to Holland, Klein-Jan, now aged twenty, undertakes a journey to discover his roots.

Set in South Africa, A Family Affair is both a lighthearted and easy read, but also takes an inside look at serious issues. Women in love, rape, abortion, AIDS and the profound love of a grandmother who prays daily for her long-lost grandson. It was from her home that KJ was kidnapped by his father.
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    March 17, 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BW6TM0A
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 535 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Esther E. Arosemena
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013
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A compelling tale from the beginning. Blew through the story in two days. A story right in line with the latest Freedom, finally now backed by 14 countries and about the same number of USA states. Finally, slowly, we are accepting the right of all people to love without prejudice, not condemning or blackmailing. A story first drafted well ahead of its time
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Steve Bennett
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013
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The author approaches a difficult subject with sensitivity and compassion. I found it a bit difficult to put down, I wanted to read through to the end to see how the story would unfold.
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Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2013
Readers of Bernard Preston's previous three books will not be disappointed with his latest work - despite the absence of a chiropractor! The theme of The Bostonians, the first book in a trilogy, revolves around some serious modern-day issues - but his easy-to-read style makes for compelling reading. The author's ability to make his characters engaging as they become entangled in difficult relationships, whilst retaining a light-hearted theme, is commendable. Another page-turner from a natural story-teller!
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Jordy
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
A Family Affair tackles some tough subjects without apology. As the book opens the reader is drawn into a web of deception and betrayal amidst convoluted family dynamics. The story unfolds to reveal dark secrets that have profoundly impacted the lives of the main characters, Santie and Janet. As the author takes us back in time we gain an understanding of their young lives and the inevitable crossing of their paths. Dramatic events lead to significant life choices for both women and the stage is set for us to want to read on to see how things develop. Throughout, there is a spiritual thread that explores the issues of faith. Deep, abiding faith is tested by earth-shattering events while questions are raised by wounded,angry people filled with doubt and scorn. We are left asking ourselves how faith plays out in our own lives.
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