Marlee's World

By Gerard Bianco

"It was October in Maine and on the morning of the big vacation a brisk wind blew down from Canada, and an ominous gray sky foreshadowed the bitter season soon to arrive.”
And so, Marlee’s World begins amid the prophecy of turbulence as Marlee, her ill-tempered husband, and another couple start out on a week-long road trip that they hoped would bring fun and excitement. It doesn't turn out that way.
Marlee’s World is a world where inanimate objects talk, people appear as mood rings, and where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Sprinkled throughout are scenes that will make you laugh, bring you to tears, and surprise you when you least expect it.
Thirteen imaginative watercolor illustrations created by the author will delight the child within, and help you to see the world as Marlee sees it. Welcome to Marlee’s World.

"Unforgettable! 'Marlee's World' by Gerard Bianco is a dramatic and provocative work of fiction. Skillfully written, the story contains unique characters, an imaginative plot, and a captivating storyline. With her unique character traits, Marlee is a fascinating protagonist. Her conflicts with her husband are sadly realistic, making it easy to love Marlee and dislike Sean. Her story is the epitome of a tragic case of an abusive relationship. It is impressive how well the characters and the storyline evolved and developed in so few pages. I loved the addition of the incredible illustrations and the eye-catching chapter headings. Containing amusing situations, heartrending scenes, and a shocking conclusion, it is an entertaining novella that I will not soon forget." --Reviewed By Susan Sewell for Readers’ Favorite - Review Rating: 5 Stars!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gerard Bianco
• Release date: Aug 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781737421801

Gerard Bianco

Gerard Bianco is an award-winning author, playwright, and artist.He was born in Brooklyn, NY.He holds an MFA in Writing and teaches creative writing.His short stories have appeared in numerous literary journals.He studied art at the Arts Students League of New York and at the School of Visual Arts. His portraits and illustrations hang in public, corporate, and private collections throughout the United States, including the US Navy Art Collection.Gerard lives in Maine where he is hard at work, illustrating his next imaginary tale.

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