Woman in Red
“Woman in Red” by Eileen Goudge is a First Edition published by Vanguard Press in 2007. This 628-page novel explores the life of Alice Kessler, who has spent nine years in prison for the attempted murder of the drunk driver responsible for her son’s death. Upon returning to Gray’s Island, Alice seeks to reconnect with her son, Jeremy, who is now a troubled teenager facing wrongful accusations of rape. The narrative unfolds as mother and son unite in a desperate quest to prove his innocence.
Readers will find a blend of domestic life and romantic suspense as Alice is joined by Colin McGinty, a recovering alcoholic and widower, who has also returned to the island following a personal loss. Their collaboration is intertwined with the legacy of Colin’s grandfather, a renowned artist known for the haunting portrait “Woman in Red,” which depicts Alice’s grandmother. This story delves into themes of family, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships within a contemporary setting.
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Alice Kessler spent nine years in prison for the attempted murder of the drunk driver who killed her son. Now she’s returned home to Gray’s Island to reconnect with the son she left behind. Her boy, Jeremy, now a sullen teenager, is wrongly accused of rape, and mother and son are thrown together in a desperate attempt to prove his innocence. She’s aided by Colin McGinty, a recovering alcoholic and 9/11 widower, also recently returned to the island in the aftermath of his grandfather’s death. Colin’s grandfather, a famous artist, is best known for his haunting portrait, “Woman in Red,” which happens to be of Alice’s grandmother.
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