The Purple Nightgown
The Purple Nightgown by A. D. Lawrence, published by Barbour Publishing in March 2021, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines elements of romance and true crime. Set in 1912, the story follows heiress Stella Burke, who, after exhausting various medical treatments for her migraines, decides to visit a spa run by Linda Hazzard in Washington state. As Stella checks into the spa, she becomes entangled in a web of greed and deception, leading to a chilling exploration of her fate.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the darker aspects of human nature, as Stella navigates her relationship with her long-time friend and chauffeur, Henry Clayton, who harbors concerns about her safety at the spa. The book presents a blend of historical context and personal struggle, highlighting themes of trust and survival against a backdrop of Christian values. With 256 pages, this edition offers a detailed account of Stella’s harrowing experience, inviting readers to reflect on the true but forgotten history surrounding Linda Hazzard’s controversial practices.
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“Step into True Colors — a series of Historical Stories of Romance and True American Crime. Marvel at true but forgotten history when patients check into Linda Hazzard’s Washington state spa in 1912 and soon become victim of her twisted greed. Heiress Stella Burke is plagued by insincere suitors and nonstop headaches. Exhausting all other medical aides for her migraines, Stella reads Fasting for the Cure of Disease by Linda Hazzard and determines to go to the spa the author runs. Stella’s chauffer and long-time friend, Henry Clayton, is reluctant to leave her at the spa. Something doesn’t feel right to him, still Stella submits herself into Linda Hazzard’s care. Stella soon learns the spa has a dark side and Linda a mean streak. But when Stella has had enough, all ways to leave are suddenly blocked. Will Stella become a walking skeleton like many of the other patients or succumb to a worse fate?” — Publisher annotation.
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