'When the Paved Road Ends' contains three novellas. Though one is set around World War II, the others are in more recent times. All three include the themes of love between older women and younger men; of challenges that any love may present and of adventures and disappointments that life offers are similar. 'The Come-Backs of Never-Too-Late' is the story of a woman facing 60 and her fears of aging and becoming less attractive. In the story, set in modern times, this becomes the least of her worries when a friend and his son disappear. This puts her in a tenuous position although she is cleared of any involvement. The younger detective working the case is attracted to her but at first the age difference puts a stop to any romance. Eventually, a sweet and sensuous love develops. Female friendships are also explored. The dialogue is racy at times but also funny with many twists and turns in their lives. 'Cross with Another Tower' is set during World War II in a small rural town on the Northern Neck of Virginia. It features daily life as the U.S. enters the war and how ordinary people survived throughout the war. The heroine, a fifty-something lady, comes to a somewhat isolated, rural community for peace. And because of her much loved cat meets a younger man, a veterinarian, whose life is in some chaos. The story also includes a fire tower and the importance of such towers in protecting rural lands and forests. While historical accurate, names and scenes are fictitious. The War separates the heroine and her much loved veterinarian. However, the ending will make the reader smile. 'Elude' is set in recent times with younger main characters. However there is still an age difference with a man and a slightly older woman. She has given up on love. At 35 she feels that love may have eluded her so she takes a sabbatical leave and moves to NYC for an adventure. And she does get an adventure: more than she bargained for!
Susan Anthony-Tolbert, Professor Emeritus, is a native of Scranton, Pa. She received her doctorate in Social Psychology from Temple University and served as a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program during a tenure of thirty years at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She has numerous publications in psychology journals as well as having authored textbooks in personality, social psychology, cross-cultural psychology and observational methods. She has worked in clinical and rehab settings as a psychologist. Music has always played an important part in her life. Currently, she is a free-lance harpist, guitarist and marimbaist with CDs selling both locally and nationally. In addition, Susan has been a lifelong equine, feline and canine enthusiast. She has written several books for children and the young at heart including 'And the Purple Pig Played Piccolo; Fanny-Grace: Herself the Harp; McCue, My Wonder Horse; Snow Prince: The Magic Christmas Pony of Heathsville, Virginia' as well as adult novels such as 'When the Red Jacket Sings; Harmonic; Tin Noses, Tim Roses: Love Stories from World War One; Woman to Woman: Two Novellas of Friends and Enemies; and Signs, Songs, Silences and Secrets.' These paper-back books and e-books have continued to sell well. Her latest books are collections of rhyme stories and poetry: 'Rhymes without Reasons! Stories for All Seasons; Traces! Poems from My Everyday Life; Cat Songs, Smiles and Stories: Some Sweet Things in Life; Impressions: From Someone of a Certain Age and Searching the Shadows: Here and There.' In addition, she has also written historical articles and books. The articles have been published in the Bulletin of the Northumberland County Historical Society on whose Board she served for more than 10 years. Her books on historical events and topics include: A Quiet Glory: The Life and Times of Dr. James Skelton Gilliam of Northumberland and Lancaster Counties, Virginia; Robert E. Lee's Other Warhorse: The Mare with Mysteries; Not Quite as Smooth as Silk, The Disappearance of Joseph N. Butler, Textile Supervisor, From Buena Vista, Virginia; Behind Lady Liberty's Right Shoulder! Women of Courage in the Explosions at Black Tom Island and Kingsland, New Jersey, 1916-1917; The Ditch of the Bells, World War I: The Story of Red Cross Nurse, Bessie W. Omohundro, from Northumberland County, Virginia; Menominee, Lost Lights! The Sinking of the Unarmed Tug and Its Barges off the Virginia Coast in World War II; Barge Dog: Virginia Coast, 1942; Horse of the Sand Pounder: East Coast, World War II; and Adrienne, Lafayette's Sweet Fire; Almost in the Clouds, The Miskimon Fire Tower of Northumberland and Lancaster Counties, Virginia and The Lady Mary Tea Room, A Tale of Tea.
Susan Anthony-Tolbert, Professor Emeritus, is a native of Scranton, Pa. She received her doctorate in Social Psychology from Temple University and served as a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program during a tenure of thirty years at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She has numerous publications in psychology journals as well as having authored textbooks in personality, social psychology, cross-cultural psychology and observational methods. She has worked in clinical and rehab settings as a psychologist. Music has always played an important part in her life. Currently, she is a free-lance harpist, guitarist and marimbaist with CDs selling both locally and nationally. In addition, Susan has been a lifelong equine, feline and canine enthusiast. She has written several books for children and the young at heart including 'And the Purple Pig Played Piccolo; Fanny-Grace: Herself the Harp; McCue, My Wonder Horse; Snow Prince: The Magic Christmas Pony of Heathsville, Virginia' as well as adult novels such as 'When the Red Jacket Sings; Harmonic; Tin Noses, Tim Roses: Love Stories from World War One; Woman to Woman: Two Novellas of Friends and Enemies; and Signs, Songs, Silences and Secrets.' These paper-back books and e-books have continued to sell well. Her latest books are collections of rhyme stories and poetry: 'Rhymes without Reasons! Stories for All Seasons; Traces! Poems from My Everyday Life; Cat Songs, Smiles and Stories: Some Sweet Things in Life; Impressions: From Someone of a Certain Age and Searching the Shadows: Here and There.' In addition, she has also written historical articles and books. The articles have been published in the Bulletin of the Northumberland County Historical Society on whose Board she served for more than 10 years. Her books on historical events and topics include: A Quiet Glory: The Life and Times of Dr. James Skelton Gilliam of Northumberland and Lancaster Counties, Virginia; Robert E. Lee's Other Warhorse: The Mare with Mysteries; Not Quite as Smooth as Silk, The Disappearance of Joseph N. Butler, Textile Supervisor, From Buena Vista, Virginia; Behind Lady Liberty's Right Shoulder! Women of Courage in the Explosions at Black Tom Island and Kingsland, New Jersey, 1916-1917; The Ditch of the Bells, World War I: The Story of Red Cross Nurse, Bessie W. Omohundro, from Northumberland County, Virginia; Menominee, Lost Lights! The Sinking of the Unarmed Tug and Its Barges off the Virginia Coast in World War II; Barge Dog: Virginia Coast, 1942; Horse of the Sand Pounder: East Coast, World War II; and Adrienne, Lafayette's Sweet Fire; Almost in the Clouds, The Miskimon Fire Tower of Northumberland and Lancaster Counties, Virginia and The Lady Mary Tea Room, A Tale of Tea.
Titel
When the Paved Road Ends!
Untertitel
(Three Novellas of Love between Older Women and Younger Men)
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EAN
9798317815974
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E-Book (epub)
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Veröffentlichung
31.08.2025
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frei
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