nurturing people struggling to survive the adversities of early America through the time of the Viet Nam War.Dr. James Lavoisier, a descendant of the Noblesse Socit, the Ancient Creole Society of the early French explorers, survives World War I only to suffer from the death of his beloved Marie, his French lover and the loss of his son, Billie.He is a man of immeasurable courage, but is nearly brought to his knees by the demon, Jessica. After a life of hardship, this tough individual, a man of wealth and a believer of instant justice, finds his most difficult task is the destruction of the Beast, and the preservation of the Family Lavoisier's honor.It is a story of a man who stands in sharp contrast to today's vision of strength and manliness. He is a person besieged by an un-accepting world where his code of justice is meaningless to all but those who fall from his vengeance.Readers will find themselves enthralled with the mosaic of words that create a full spectrum of emotions, and character portrayals true to the period in time.

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