In 1947, the spiritual integrity of America's most revered convent and orphanage is violated by the hate-fuelled, blasphemous behaviour of a celebrity guest during her prolonged labour. In 1985, the body of a direct descendant of King Louis VII is found amongst the rocks beneath his Italian cliff-face villa. Was his death murder or suicide? In 1986, in New Zealand's picturesque Bay of Islands, the historic township of Russell is terrorised by a manic pilot during Sunday Mass. These seemingly unconnected events mark the beginning of a string of incidents that plague the town, and coincide with the arrival of a debonair stranger. Hearts in Conflict is an amazing, emotion-stirring novel that interweaves the stories of colourful characters, revenge-filled plots spanning decades, and suspected murders, which all combine to create a tapestry of intrigue and suspense. Derek Burnell was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia, and after traveling extensively, now lives on Queensland's Gold Coast. Publisher's Web site: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/HeartsInConflict.htm
