Section 132 [Kindle Edition]

Helga Zeiner (Author)

Book Description

Imprisoned In A Polygamous Sect
- Thrilling, fact-based page-turner -

Lillian grows up in an American fundamentalist Mormon sect which still practices polygamy. At thirteen she becomes the child-bride of a Canadian Bishop. His compound is located deep in the wilderness of British Columbia, totally isolated from the rest of the world.
When the land developer Richard Bergman buys the property next to the Bishop’s compound, he gets involuntarily drawn into the sect’s secret …

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About the Author

Helga Zeiner is a bi-lingual German-Canadian author. At the age of 18, having completed her degree at the Art School of Bavaria, Helga Zeiner left Germany. She then lived and worked for two years in Australia, followed by twelve years in Hong Kong. Since 2004 Helga and her husband Manfred live on a remote country estate in the wilderness of British Columbia.
For as long as Helga can remember, she has been writing novels, while still working it had to be in her spare time only. Now she is lucky enough that she can devote most of her time to writing.

Product Details

• File Size: 672 KB
• Print Length: 458 pages
• Publisher: POW WOW Books, Canada (August 7, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005GAWWGY
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,415 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A FABULOUS READ!! July 20, 2012

By Lori Caswell TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Lillian grew up in a American Fundamentalist Mormon sect where polygamy is still practiced. When she turned 13 she is said to be a woman and is sent to be the child bride of a Bishop in Canada. The compound is located in the wilderness of British Columbia. There are no neighbors for miles. Lillian is scared of her new "husband" and his first wife. Her sister-wife and the wife recognized by law.

A land developer has decided to purchase the land next to the compound for a ritzy new subdivision. He knows absolutely nothing about the compound next to his idyllic property. When he needs to tell the Bishop about his proposed project he learns the sect's secret. Can he just stay out of their business or does he need to investigate further and protect the children he has seen at the compound? He has some difficult choices to make that could effect so many in Canada but the United States as well.

WOW! What a suspenseful story!! A fabulous read!!

Zeiner has taken her research and constructed a well written novel that will have you sitting straight up in your chair rapidly turning the pages.

One of my former employers is a Mormon, not of a sect the practices polygamy. The staff were members of several religions and unlike most places of work back then we discussed religion openly. Different views were shared and we all learned much of different theology. There were Catholics, Methodists, Seven Day Adventists, and Lutherans. When the company was purchased by a man of Mormon faith from Salt Lake City we were all anxious to learn about the religion. Some of us even were fortunate enough to travel to Salt Lake City and see the temple and learn about Joseph Smith and his teachings. I was familiar with several beliefs shared in this story. Most people today may have watched Big Love on HBO for their knowledge on this Mormon practice.

There have also been several non-fiction accounts by women who have escaped from this horrible practice. It is easier to read this story because we known that while based on fact it is still fiction. It may make you furious in parts, tug at your heartstrings in other places, it may even make you laugh here and there. You will be amazed by the strength of some of the characters. The things these children go through was horrific, but the author was not preachy in her telling of this story. The reader is able to reach their own conclusions.

I believe this is the first title by this author written in English. I hope she writes many more. This book receives my highest recommendation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Deserves a five star rating!! October 7, 2011

By Dorothy Hartshorne

Format:Paperback

This novel deserves five stars! The author has combined impressive research with a compelling storyline and managed to write a fast paced novel about a controversial topic that is impossible to put down. I am looking forward to Ms Zeiners next offering.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Section 132 October 5, 2011

By S Dirkin

Format:Kindle Edition

It's scandalous that abuse on this scale is allowed to continue in this day and age, and while it is predominantly violence and subjugation of women, it is also about control and victimisation of children. This book shines a light on stark reality ... I only hope the authorities put women and children ahead of the political agenda and give them their lives back ... and save many more from a desolate future. Read this book and see if you can remain unmoved on the sidelines.

More About the Author

Helga Zeiner is a bi-lingual German-Canadian author. At the age of 18, having completed her degree at the Art School of Bavaria, Helga Zeiner left Germany. She then lived and worked for two years in Australia, followed by twelve years in Hong Kong. Since 2004 Helga and her husband Manfred live on a remote country estate in the wilderness of British Columbia.
For as long as Helga can remember, she has been writing novels, while still working it had to be in her spare time only. Now she is lucky enough that she can devote most of her time to writing.

Meet the author on: www.helgazeiner.com