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    New Beginnings
    New Beginnings
    New Beginnings
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    New Beginnings

    By Ruth Barrett

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    For years, Susan Bennett has enjoyed a rosy life. She married Jerry, her high school sweetheart, loved her job, and looked forward to a future full of dreams and promises of wonderful things to come. But then it all came crashing to a halt.
    The police show up on her doorstep one day and tell her that Jerry, the man she thought she knew and loved, had been arrested on charges of robbery and murder. Worse, Susans life could very well be in danger. Her only option was to obtain a divorce, change her name, and move to another part of the country. Her only contact with her previous life was the detective in charge of the case against her now former husband.
    Now, as Susan Grant, she moves to a town called Hopewell where she can start anew. Soon, she secures a place to live and a good job. She even makes friends with Tim, the handsome local minister. Just as she begins to envision a future free from fear, however, the events of her past intrude to threaten her newfound happiness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbbott Press
    Release dateApr 5, 2013
    ISBN9781458208644
    New Beginnings
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    Ruth Barrett

    Ruth Barrett was born in Pointe Claire, Quebec and grew up in Barrie, Ontario. She attended Trent University in Peterborough where she studied English Literature, and began her love affair with the United Kingdom during an exchange year at the University of Leeds. After earning her B.A., Ruth returned to England and studied Classical Drama at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).Always a storyteller, Ruth honed her skills as a writer through further training at George Brown College, and the Humber School for Writers correspondence program under the enthusiastic mentorship of Booker Prize-winning author, Peter Carey. Ruth went on to publish several short stories in anthologies and literary journals, earning a few awards and a Toronto Arts Council grant along the way. More recently, she attended the Summer School for Writers at The University of Oxford.In her ‘day job,’ Ruth applies her background in both writing and television as a writer of descriptive narrative TV and film scripts for the visually impaired and blind. In April 2011, Ruth was tasked with co-narrating the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton with the CBC and the Accessible Channel in a six-hour marathon of live improvised description. She is currently a Lead Staff Writer at Descriptive Video Works.These days, Ruth resides in the beautiful town of Stratford, Ontario-- home of the world-famous Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

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      New Beginnings - Ruth Barrett

      Chapter 1

      A Greyhound Bus slowed to a stop in front of the general store and a young woman wearing a lightweight jacket got off. She had one suitcase that the driver retrieved from the luggage compartment and a carry on bag. After unloading her luggage, the driver got back on the bus and continued on to his next destination.

      The young woman just stood looking around for several minutes as if trying to decide where she was or what to do next. She finally picked up her luggage and entered the general store.

      May I help you? asked the woman behind the counter. My name is Kate Swenson.

      The young woman smiled back at Kate and stepped closer to the counter.

      Yes, thank you. My name is Susan Grant. I just got off the bus a few minutes ago and I think the first thing I need is to find a hotel or boarding house. I would be grateful if you could direct me to one.

      The only hotel we have is the Freemont Inn, located three blocks down to the left and two blocks over. You can’t miss it. Their restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices.

      The sound of the front door opening appeared to startle her and made Susan turn around quickly. As a man entered the store, Susan seemed to freeze in her tracks. He was a nice looking man who looked to be maybe two or three years older than herself, but there was something about his eyes that seemed to command her attention.

      Hello Tim called out Kate. You saved me a call. The supplies you ordered just came in and are ready for you.

      Thanks, Kate. I’ll get them before I leave. Just then, Tim noticed the girl standing near Kate. He wasn’t sure why, but he had the feeling that she was trying not to be noticed. His gaze moved from the girl back to Kate. I’m sorry if I interrupted your conversation.

      You didn’t really said Kate. This is Susan Grant. She just arrived on the bus and was asking about the hotel. Susan, this is Tim Hardy, our local minister and all around nice guy.

      Hello, Susan. Welcome to Hopewell said Reverend Hardy.

      Thank you. It’s nice to meet you Reverend Hardy replied Susan.

      If you’re going to the hotel, I am heading that way and would be happy to give you a lift, he said. I just need to add a couple of things to my order and put everything in the car and we can go.

      Thank you. That is very kind, but I don’t want to put you out of your way.

      "It’s no problem. I go right past the hotel on my way home. Actually, it will help to boost my ‘all around nice guy’ image that Kate mentioned" he said with a broad grin. Tim noticed that Susan wasn’t wearing a wedding ring. He also noticed that she had very little to say on the way to the hotel. When asked a specific question, she responded in an easy and friendly manner, but stopped short of volunteering any additional information beyond what was specifically asked. Perhaps she was just a little shy until she got to know a person, he thought. But, for reasons he could not explain, he felt like there was more to it than that.

      Reverend Hardy pulled up to the entrance of the Freemont Inn. He got Susan’s suitcase from the trunk of the car and carried it to the front desk.

      Thank you so much for your help, said Susan.

      It was my pleasure, said Reverend Hardy. I hope you enjoy your stay here in Hopewell, he said with a smile. He turned and left just as the desk clerk walked up to where Susan was standing.

      Good afternoon, said the desk clerk. May I help you?

      Yes, replied Susan. I would like to get a room.

      Certainly. And how long will you be staying with us? asked the desk clerk.

      Susan paused a moment as if she hadn’t thought that through. I’m not really sure she said. I would like to move here if I can find a job and a place to live. I expect that I will need a room for at least a week. It may be longer depending on what kind of luck I have.

      I believe that we can accommodate you with no problem said the desk clerk. You will find a copy of our town paper in your room. That should give you a starting point, at least."

      After she was checked in and shown to her room, Susan picked up the paper and began searching the ads for employment when she heard a rumbling sound and realized that it was her stomach reminding her that she hadn’t eaten anything all day. With that, she put down the paper and headed for the restaurant.

      When she had finished eating, Susan returned to her room and picked up the paper to resume her search for employment. It was then that the reality of her situation hit home.

      She had been traveling on the bus for the past several days. When she began her trip in Sacramento, the only thing she could focus on was her need to leave the area. The police detective who had been helping her had emphasized the need for speed and secrecy on her part.

      Susan had been happily married for three years, or so she thought. One day, the police came to her front door and, within the space of about one half hour, her world crumbled around her. She learned that the man she thought she knew so well and loved so much was a complete stranger who had deceived her and was now in jail awaiting trial for robbery and murder and that

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