Maurice Wilson lives in Salt River, a small town near Cape Town, South Africa. He is the son of a black father and a Caucasian mother. After the sudden death of his parents he makes the decision to move to High River, Alberta, Canada, the place of his mother’s birth in search of a sense of belonging. He becomes a Canadian citizen, is employed as a mail carrier for Canada Post. The morning of his first day on the job he meets Alison Pierce, a plain woman whose silent passions run deep. Shortly into her relationship with Maurice all her hopes for fulfillment plummet however she continues to live with him for more than twenty-five years. In their later years Maurice and Alison become acquainted with the Internet and with the Senior Befriender Chat Room. When temptation with the name of Conrad enters their lives the shared bonds of loyalty and trust are put in jeopardy. Will deception rule the day?
About the Author
I chose the Petunias for the front cover of the paperback edition of Recompense because when I thought of Alison I was reminded of the "lonely little petunia in an onion patch". I have written many short stories, novellas, novels, self-discovery books and stories for children. In July I celebrated my ninth year as an author. They have been an amazing nine years and I am grateful to have the opportunity to write creatively. I love my home, my family, my friends. I am blessed to be able to share the results of my passion which is creative writing.
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