The Black Cane Review
Eight elderly women meet for lunch and Bridge every Wednesday; bothered by the feeling they were invisible to those younger than them despite their place in society. After one luncheon, Amelia Armstrong, a member of the group, rescued a young boy hiding near a dumpster in a nearby alley.
Because two thugs were chasing him and threatening his life, and he said he had no place to go, Amelia took him home with her until she could figure out what to do next.
Amelia discovered he was ten-years-old, stolen from his mother a year ago, sexually abused, and whipped resulting in welts and long cuts on his body. Amelia declared he was staying with her until she could find a safe place.
A social worker, and Amelia’s friend Wade Harmon, looked into who the boy was and why men were still after him weeks later. Amelia called a meeting and one result was an offer of adoption by a daughter and son-in-law of a close friend.
While all this was going on, the women’s luncheon group decided to help others who were in need. When they found their own lives in danger, the women had to go to great links to stay safe while continuing to aid those who matched their criteria for help.
The Black Cane (Dowager Diaries: Book 1)
, by Eileen Harris, is the first book in an exciting new series featuring an active group of senior citizens who desire to make a positive difference in other people’s life while remaining active in their own. They are not ready for the old folk’s home, and mean to prove it. Because two thugs were chasing him and threatening his life, and he said he had no place to go, Amelia took him home with her until she could figure out what to do next.
Amelia discovered he was ten-years-old, stolen from his mother a year ago, sexually abused, and whipped resulting in welts and long cuts on his body. Amelia declared he was staying with her until she could find a safe place.
A social worker, and Amelia’s friend Wade Harmon, looked into who the boy was and why men were still after him weeks later. Amelia called a meeting and one result was an offer of adoption by a daughter and son-in-law of a close friend.
While all this was going on, the women’s luncheon group decided to help others who were in need. When they found their own lives in danger, the women had to go to great links to stay safe while continuing to aid those who matched their criteria for help.
The Black Cane (Dowager Diaries: Book 1)
This intriguing mystery story is a powerful look at how aging causes seniors to feel dismissed and overlooked in society, and how seniors have to fight back in order to remain visible in their world.
The gathering of the women to do good in other peoples life brought them a much needed boast in their own life. What they learned along the way and how they were able to solve crimes and help those in needs is the gist of this inspiring read.
Fast-paced and fun, despite the seriousness of abuse, keep pages turning. Never a dull moment with this group. Thankfully, the subtitle indicates more stories are forthcoming from an author who truly understands the desire of seniors to remain viable in an ever changing world.
A special thank you goes to Wings Press, Inc. for providing us with a complimentary copy of this book.
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