C Frederick Long

Bridlewood C Frederick Long

Father Richard has settled into his new parish, Our Lady of Damascus Catholic Church, in the peaceful Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. It's a far cry from New York City, his home for most of his life, but a married couple in his parish, Janet and Curtis, welcome him with open arms. They befriend their new priest, and he begins to settle into his new surroundings with ease, thanks to them. Unfortunately, his friendship with Janet soon grows into a forbidden love affair that takes them down an atmosphere of deception and intrigue. They go to any lengths to protect what they believe is an anointed union. The discovery of the affair not only devastates Curtis, but he also gets labeled as the town's villain, leaving him with nowhere to turn in order to save his family until an unsuspecting ally gives him hope. Are the powers behind Father Richard too much for him to overcome? Includes Reading Guide.