A Quiet Life in Bedlam

The year is 1965. The U.S. is in turmoil as the Vietnam War escalates and civil unrest is seething. Kate Bamber, a 19-year-old telephone operator from Memphis, is longing to find a good husband and some meaning to her young life. Seeking to escape a sad and troubled existence with her abusive parents, Kate eagerly accepts a job transfer and moves out of her parent's house to the beautiful, sunny beaches of Miami, Florida. Filled with hope and excitement, Kate immediately realizes her Mid-Southern upbringing and small-town naivete are no match for the harsh realities of life during these rapidly changing times. Romantic notions and hunger for adventure drive Kate to a guilt-ridden yet passionate love affair that unexpectedly leads to a seemingly picture-perfect marriage. But her desire for love and companionship continues to burn and the idea of a quiet married life is not what Kate's free-spirited nature is made for. About the Author: Patricia Bjornstad spent her childhood in Memphis, Tennessee. She moved to Norway with her husband in 1987 where she studied English literature, linguistics, and education.Patricia teaches English and drama at a Norwegian high school and plans to pursue her writing career after retirement. Her next book is about her adventures and experiences immigrating to Norway. A Quiet Life in Bedlam is her first published novel. Publisher's website: http://www.sbpra.com/PatriciaBjornstad