YVONNE FAIR TESSLER - Braille Institute of America

NEVILLE, KATHERINE, 1945-
The Eight: A Novel
RC 31050
Two women share an adventure spanning three continents and two
centuries. Catherine Velis, a computer expert, is sent to Algeria and
becomes involved in the search for a jeweled chess set that holds the
key to great power. Her story alternates with that of Mireille de Remy,
a novice at the Montglane Abbey in the revolution-torn France of 1790,
who helped hide the chess pieces for safe keeping.
NG, FAE MYENNE 1956-
Bone
RC 37153
Chinese-American Leila describes the guilt and sadness that permeate
her family before and after her sister Ona, the middle child, jumps to
her death. Even more than Leila, Ona was devastated by the marriage
of Leila's stepfather Leon and their mother Mah. Nina, the youngest,
escapes Chinatown for New York City, but Leila must find a way to
stop worrying about her parents and live her own life with her new
husband.
O'BRIEN, PATRICIA
The Candidate's Wife: A Novel
RC 36460
Kate Goodspeed's life shifts into overdrive when her senator husband is
nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. A Catholic father
of two, Luke Goodspeed is pro-choice but hasn't taken a strong stand
during his campaign. When fifteen-year-old daughter Abby needs an
abortion, Kate decides not to tell Luke or anyone else. Ironically, a
secret Luke is hiding from Kate threatens the campaign.
O'DELL, SCOTT, 1898-1989
The Road to Damietta
RC 24793
An historical romance of Ricca, a young girl of Assisi, and her
obsessive love for the saintly Francis Bernardone. Headstrong and
clever, she attempts to lure Francis from his holy ministry and even
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