Counterfeit Legacy — Kay Moser

Thanks to her elite family's reputation, Dallas socialite, Caroline Bradford, has almost everything she has ever desired, including marriage to wealthy industrialist, David Randolph. Then a tornado hits her historic mansion and sends a giant oak crashing through the drawing room window. The room is ruined, but worse still, the framed waistcoat of her famous great grandfather is ripped off the wall.Caroline's life is changed forever. That night she discovers a note hidden in the waistcoat that calls into question everything she has been taught about her family. For the first time in her life, Caroline is frightened. Clearly, there is some kind of evil in the past that can destroy her. Since Caroline has based her life on her family's prestigious legacy, hard choices loom ahead for her.Should she cover up her discovery in order to protect her reputation, her lifestyle, and her marriage? Or should she investigate the truth of her ancestry in hopes of finding the fulfillment she so desperately needs?Come to Charleston with Caroline as she seeks out the only living relative who can tell her the truth.The strength of Moser's work is that she so honestly portrays the inner struggles of a person trying to choose the right path amidst a staggering array of options. Her finely drawn characters capture the reader's heart and mind, prompting introspection, as Caroline attempts to make peace with herself and a God she's never known. Vicki Marsh Kabat Waco Today Magazine