Historical narrative recounting the romance of the California Ranchos and the three generational story of the de Leon story. Focusing on Pablo, and his search for his legacy and his relations ships with his brother Vincenti and the woman that tore them apart, Annabella.

Epic,Historical Fiction,Suspense/Thriller,Religious,Family,Action,Romance

Discovery of the dead Patron encourages Pablo to reassert his identify as a de Leon. His historical narrative is told to faithful friends as they discover together the truth of his identity through the losses of loved ones by curses and witchcraft wielded by Annabella's alliance with the curandera.

The curses intended to destroy Pablo, befall Annabella and the curandera instead. And the rightful heir to Rancho Piedra Blanca is restored. With Pablo's death and entrance to a eternal reward, his faithful and the state are rewarded.

Central California, Rancho Piedra Blanca encompassing San Simeon

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Internal Journey/Rebirth,Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest

Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions

Sexual Abuse

Name: Pablo

Age: From birth into his eighties

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Masculine,Modest,Charming,Faithful,Heroic,Honorable,Underdog,Religious,Selfless,Skillful,Visionary,Romantic,Strong Moral Code

Name: Annabella

Age: from birth into her eighties

Gender: Female

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive,Complex,Decisive,Greedy,Leader,Villainous,Narcisstic,Sexy,Power Hungry,Outspoken,Skillful,Secretive,Seductive,Sophisticated,Manipulative,Unapologetic

Name: Josefina Espinoza

Age: ageless

Gender: Female

Role: tempter

Key Traits: Criminal,Greedy,Unapologetic,Seductive,Secretive,Skillful,Power Hungry,Villainous,Leader,Narcisstic,Manipulative,Lone Wolf

Name: Flores de Flores

Age: 20's through 60's

Gender: Male

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Skillful,Aspiring,Adventurous,Charming,Complex,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heroic,Honorable,Masculine,Modest,Selfless,Visionary,Strong Moral Code

I need help here...I will be happy to write something after consultation with you folks. Please help.

Father of eight, grandfather of 17, a second generation American born in Chicago and transplanted in 1953 to Los Angeles at the age of 10 . Catholic high school education at Mt Camel, Quarterback and Student Body President, I Married my high school sweetheart at 21 had two sons and two daughters we divorced in 1981. I remarried Karen, my bride and her three daughters and son in 1983. We moved from Dana Point to Concord, California and I began a long career in real estate sales and loan origination. Still working, Karen and I are empty-nesters, living happily in Vacaville, enjoying our grand kids. At seventy seven, this is my first attempt at writing a well written literary work with the goal of publishing. Other novels are in the works...pray the audience appreciates the Christian themes my story professes...You see, I am a devout Christian, and a believer in my Lord, Jesus Christ. Possessing a great adoration for John Steinbeck's work, my journalist nature led me to write this historical narrative in a setting in and around San Simeon, a county away from Steinbeck's beloved Salinas, the location of East of Eden, his greatest work . My love of California history determined the Rancho backdrop setting and the tortured legacy of Pablo the protagonist versus Annabella the scourge. Mix in her devilish workings in alliance with the evil village curandera and out comes the story of Pablo's search for his legacy fending off the advocates of witchcraft, greed and treachery.

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

Lovers of California History and good yarns with happy endings.

Status: No

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