The Mulberry Tree: A Novel - Tapa blanda

"She had a perfect life. Then she got a real life...." For nearly twenty years, quiet, unassuming Lillian Manville has devoted herself to her self-made billionaire husband -- and enjoyed a luxurious life of splendid homes, trips, jewels, and clothes. But when James Manville dies in a plane crash, Lillian's grief is compounded by a shocking mystery: all that Jimmie has left to her is an old farmhouse in tiny Calburn, Virginia. Now, Lillian's unexpected circumstances are leading her to a made-over life in Calburn, an exciting business?and a sweet new love with a handsome local man. But will she have the courage to unveil the truth surrounding a past scandal and the loss of her husband? The answers may be as close as the mulberry tree in her yard -- and Lillian must dig deep within herself to Wght the secrets and lies that threaten to uproot the past she cherished and the future she treasures....This lush bestseller shines with the passion, intrigue, and warmth that is Jude Deveraux at her best.

Jude Deveraux is the author of twenty-eight New York Times bestsellers, including The Mulberry Tree, The Summerhouse, Temptation, High Tide, The Blessing, An Angel for Emily, Legend, and A Knight in Shining Armor. Her original paperback novel Forever... is available from Pocket Books, and her thrilling new novel, Wild Orchids, is available in hardcover from Atria Books.

Jude Deveraux lives with her young son, Sam, in North Carolina and in the medieval city of Badolato, Italy. She likes to bake, read murder mysteries, and take photos of Sam -- some of which have won prizes. A selection of Jude's photos and chats with her can be seen on the World Wide Web at www.simonsayslove.com.