Friday, April 2, 2010

Book Review: If The Devil Had a Wife

If the Devil Had a Wife: A True Texas Tale by Frank Mills published by Roslyn Group LLC

Written in a journalistic style, this book is--as the title says--a true tale. It depicts Rachel Stark's quest for the truth of her family history. I was especially interested in the story because it is set in my hometown, Orange, Texas, and gives the goods on one of the most prominent families in the state. The fact that I grew up on the same block as Nelda Stark, the wife mentioned in the title, made the story even more delectable for me.

"Frank Mills" hints at serial murder, misappropriation of millions of dollars, spousal abuse, and a paternity mystery. Information is dribbled out slowly, almost forcing the reader to keep turning pages until the end. This would be a good read even if it weren't about my neighbors.

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