Book cover titled 'The Forces of Bay House: a novel of suspense' by Bess Paterson Shipe and Susan Shipe Calfee. Features illustrated portraits of a young woman with dark hair and blue eyes, another woman with tribal face paint, a large bay house, a sailing boat, and an old book.

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The Forces of Bay House

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The Forces of Bay House is a gripping tale of tragedy and triumph, rescue and redemption, lost identity and the hope of inheritance. Abby Wells, 27, is on the run with her five-year-old son. It’s 1965, and her violent marriage must end. Her cousin, William, offers shelter at historic Bay House, his secluded island home in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, the “Land of Pleasant Living”. But is it always pleasant, and is William her protector, or predator? Is Abby the estate’s rightful inheritor, as her father always promised? History, mystery, complex characters and spiraling plot twists sprawl under the spell of sea, sky and secrets. Legend, lies and danger stand between Abby and her journey to discover the truth. Will she have the courage to find it? And what must she risk to prove it?

A smiling older woman with short blonde hair, wearing a black dress with white polka dots and earrings, sitting near a window with a scenic outdoor view.

About Susan Shipe Calfee

Born into a family of authors, Susan started writing a a young age and has published poetry, short stories and fiction. Her debut novel was a collaboration with her beloved mother, Bess.

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Book cover titled 'St. Augustine A to Z: A Young Reader's Guide to America's Oldest City', featuring cartoon illustrations of a boy and girl dressed as pirates with a pirate ship and a crocodile in the background, along with palm trees and flowers.
Silver circular award coin with text indicating it is a Presidential Book's Awards Winner from Florida, presented by the Authors & Publishers Association, Inc.

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St. Augustine A to Z

A Young Reader’s Guide to America’s Oldest City

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St. Augustine A to Z is an award-winning, rhyming, ABC adventure book that explores St. Augustine, Florida’s, historical figures and landmarks. You’ll see a Fort, a Lighthouse, a Pirate ship, Spanish conquistadors, and much more. Travelers will enjoy the map that guides their tour of our nation’s oldest city. Interactive activity pages are also included for additional learning and fun. A great gift for kids and grandkids, full of places to go, people to meet, and a memorable resource for families who want to discover St. Augustine together. For ages 2-10