The Redemption of Nettie Sykes

About the Book

When Nettie Sykes decides to help Jack Harper, her fiancé, she unwittingly sets a trap for herself that will force her to marry a man she does not love. When circumstances re-unite Nettie and Jack, they consummate their love. Though Nettie will tell Jack, years later, “You gave me back my life that night,” it is a life of heartache. What she must do to protect their daughter will critically impact the life of that daughter as well as the granddaughter. Eventually it is love that redeems not only Nettie but also those she loves.

About the Author

Laura Evans lives with her husband Sidney in the rural community of Caesar, Mississippi. She has previously published a community history, a biography, and, under the auspices of its history committee, the story of a denominational association. She not only enjoys writing short stories but as a member of a storytelling guild also enjoys telling family stories and traditional tales. She is an avid reader, believing that good reading helps foster good writing. She is a long-time member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association. The Redemption of Nettie Sykes is her first novel.