The Face Behind the Veil [Paperback]

Flora Reigada (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2004

Unfoldingin old New York, The Face Behind The Veilcontains three overlapping sections: Naomi's Story, Rebecca's Story and EnterTeresa.Likecurtains in a majestic, old movie theater, the curtains of this generationalsaga begin to part as Naomi is born with the mysterious birth veil over herface.¿ To some this was a sign of aprophet.¿ To others it was merely part ofthe amniotic sac.¿ And what connectionwas there with the otherworldly visitor that the child would later meet?Naomi'smother believed her daughter would understand great mysteries.¿ Indeed--and she would do so against thebackdrop of unfolding history.¿ The GreatDepression would bring poverty, hobos and even the Grim Reaper to her family'sdoor.¿ World War II would see love lostand love found.Naomi'sdaughter, Rebecca, inherits not only her mother's physical DNA, but herspiritual DNA as well.¿ Her penetratinggreen eyes seem to look through walls and into hearts.¿ She names her daughter Teresa, after theancient mystic, Saint Teresa of Avila.¿ Like hernamesake, Teresa walks a beautiful but treacherous path.Thisbrings the story to modern times and a Victorian mansion where past meetspresent, good confronts evil and the mystery of the veil is revealed.

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About the Author

OnStaten Island, New York, Flora Reigada spent happy childhood years in a Victorian home hergrandfather restored from ruin.'Throughmy book, readers can visit those elegant old rooms and feel the warmth of thefireplace,' Flora says.¿ 'Animportant setting in the story is patterned after the old house.'Today,Flora is an award-winning writer and newspaper columnist for her city'snewspaper the Star-Advocate.¿ Amother of three and grandmother of two, she lives on Florida's exciting Space Coast, with her husband, grown son and spoiled petcat.¿ From their backyard, the family canwatch space shuttles blast off from the nearby Kennedy Space Center.Asidefrom writing, Flora enjoys reading, doing water aerobics and taking walks alonga path shaded by Florida's majestic oaks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 628 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (June 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418443646
• ISBN-13: 978-1418443641
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,010,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read, April 27, 2006

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Laura Alvarez "Laura Alvarez" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Face Behind the Veil (Paperback)

This book is so vividly written that I felt like I was right there in different times and places with the three main characters, who represent three generations: Naomi: World War II's "Greatest Generation," Rebecca, the "hippie generation" and Teresa, today's young woman. In the book, I traveled with them as they explored the mysteries and secrets of the coveted birth veil. The quest "took us" to a vintage theater, a haunted Victorian mansion and a castle in Spain. I even joined beautiful young Teresa as she went to sea in a cabin cruiser, and fought with a maniac during a violent storm. Right up to its surprise ending, I couldn't put this book down. I heartily recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars From a man who loves this book, February 19, 2007

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Robert S.Tinsley - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Face Behind the Veil (Paperback)

Naomi is born with a membrane, known as a birth veil, covering her face. Some believe it to be a sign of second-sight. Here is a multi-generation family story that has the reader feeling like part of the family. Four generations cover a lot of living, and the author expertly captures its highs and lows. The mysticism concerning the veil stays mostly in the background, surfacing just often enough to keep the reader guessing about its significance. The book has everything, love and hate, kindness and cruelty, hope and despair. The characters are quite believable. I have no trouble giving The Face Behind the Veil the highest rating.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up, May 7, 2006

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Lucky Ruth "VegasGranny" (LasVegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Face Behind the Veil (Paperback)

As someone who reads historical novels, I give this book an enthusiastic thumbs up. Whether in a vintage movie theater, a victorian home, or at the celebration in New York City's Times Square when WWII ended, it made 20th century America come alive. Also, for an older person like me, the book's large print was a big plus.