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Taken By Storm

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Full title: Taken By Storm
ISBN: 9780974592312
ISBN 10: 0974592315
Authors: Ann M Pearson
Publisher: Editorial Resources, Incorporated
Num. pages: 304
Language: en
Published on: 2014

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Synopsis

Set In Texas In 1900, Taken By Storm: Galveston 1900, Is The Story Of Thomas Mcdermott, Moving Toward A Life In The Roman Catholic Priesthood, And Charlotte Gallagher, The Woman Who Has Him Questioning This Path. The Couple's Unexpected Interest In Each Other Is Put On Hold As They Experience The Greatest Hurricane In History. The Storm Roars Outside As They Help A Varied Group Endure The Night. Tom And Lottie Tentatively Envision A New Life For Themselves While Servants, Friends, And Strangers Realize This Night Will Become The Mark From Which All Life Events Will Be Measured. Readers Who Enjoy Learning About Historic Events Will Be Drawn To This Personal Story Unfolding Just Before The Turn-of-the-century Storm Crashed Onto The Galveston Shore To Change The Landscape Forever. Remaining Relatively Accurate To The Actual People, Places, And Events Surrounding That Destructive 1900 September Weekend In Texas, The Main Focus Is On Tom And Lottie.