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    Death of a Sister: A Novel
    Death of a Sister: A Novel
    Death of a Sister: A Novel
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    Death of a Sister: A Novel

    By Susan Bonk Plumridge

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    For Lily Buffer, life is about reaching personal goals without ever leaving the comfort of her family, church, or hometown. However, a series of horrific events have been put in motion that threaten Lily’s life and everything in it. Lily is torn from her comfortable routine and thrown into a mysterious plot. When tragedy strikes, Lily's sister Sammi is tasked with solving the mystery: what happened to Lily?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWord Alive Press
    Release dateFeb 3, 2016
    ISBN9781486611676
    Death of a Sister: A Novel

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      Death of a Sister - Susan Bonk Plumridge

      Plumridge

      acknowledgements

      Where to begin?

      With the One whose 'coincidences' are just too hilarious not to enjoy! Thank You, Lord, for this joy called life.

      Pinterest

      And all those pins that reminded me I wanted, really, really wanted, to write.

      Lisa Elliott

      For posting the Word Alive Press writing contest on Facebook.

      chapter one

      The family home was full of smells and sounds and people. Church had ended for the day and family had gathered at Mom and Dad’s home. Mom was Cathy Buffer, a woman full of life who loved all. Though she spoke most often with her God, her husband, and her children, Cathy had learned that there was enough love in the world to touch every person. Dad was George Buffer, a recently retired factory worker and active musician who viewed life as a loving partnership with Cathy. They had learned early on in life together to provide their best for their children. Life had been simple on one income, but never dull.

      George and Cathy’s three children were also present that afternoon. Daniel, the youngest at twenty-three, still lived with his parents, though he had recently completed his first year of teaching at Clark Road Secondary School. Twenty-six-year-old Lily had been back in her parents’ home for a couple of months and was excited to move out again. She had moved back when she bought her present home so that renovations could be done. She was ready to be on her way and she planned to make the announcement that very afternoon. Sammi, age twenty-nine, had been living in her own place since returning from university in Toronto. She loved the old neighbourhood and being able to walk to church; Crouch Library, where she worked as librarian; and Mom and Dad’s house whenever she wanted to drop by for tea.

      As usual, Cathy and George’s parents had come as well.

      After lunch, Daniel and Sammi finished washing and drying the dishes. Lily busied herself with putting the dishes away, fluttering from one conversation to another. Finally she placed herself between all the people and made her announcement.

      The renovations on my home were finished yesterday, Lily said in a loud voice. I move in on Saturday!

      The dungeon effect is gone already? asked her grandmother Luella.

      Oh, it looks amazing. The upstairs has been opened up so the kitchen is no longer cut off from the dining area and living room. And the apartment downstairs is a place I’ll be happy to rent to students from Western University. All the pokey claustrophobic hallways are gone, leaving more space downstairs.

      That was done quickly, said her boyfriend Walter, who had come by in time for lunch.

      Lily agreed. Yes. The way my contractor was talking, I thought it was going to drag on a few more weeks. He was waiting for something on backorder. But suddenly it’s finished.

      Is it painted? asked her other grandmother, Anna.

      The painters will be in tomorrow. I’ve already listed the apartment for rent.

      Everyone got busy asking questions. For the next few minutes, all the attention fell on Lily and her new home. Lily had been saving for this moment ever since Sammi had bought her own place eight years ago. She had first bought a tiny, rundown place when her parents had agreed to co-sign for it. Her grandfather Nicholas had offered to help make it liveable. There had been room for her and one student renter. Once she paid it off, she bought a second rundown place with room for two people. Before that was fully paid, she found her present place near the university and fell in love with it. This house was much larger, with a downstairs apartment that had three bedrooms, and space for a small family upstairs. She’d sold both of her other properties in order to afford the new home and its renovations.

      Once the congratulations died down, George retreated with his music-minded daughter to the garage. It was time to relax. As they headed out the door, Sammi said to everyone, Don’t forget we all meet Reverend Doxtator next week at church. Hopefully we’ll soon have a full-time minister.

      George had been the music leader at church that morning, but he wanted to spend more time with his instruments. His band buddies, the Song Tones, came over every Sunday afternoon to relax and rehearse. The band wasn’t professional, but they were set to play at the wedding reception of a friend’s son on Friday night. They needed to finalize their playlist.

      The rest of the Song Tones were already setting up their instruments when George and Sammi entered the garage.

      Throughout the rehearsal, Sammi added delightful bits on the keyboard. Sammi was the only child in the family who had taken piano lessons all the way to Grade Ten. She was also the only child to lead worship at Egerton Community Church; she alternated with her dad. And in between they joined each other’s rehearsals just for the fun of it.

      The conversationalists inside the house moved to the backyard once the dishes were done to enjoy the beautiful June weather. As they came outside, Walter turned to Luella. I found an amazing armoire at the auction yesterday that matches the one a friend is selling. They’re from the nineteenth century and were popular in upper-class homes in Toronto. As a set, they’ll be worth ten times what it would cost to buy them separately.

      Luella headed toward a lawn chair. Have you got a buyer for the set?

      No. I need to buy them first, which means I’ll need to get financing. And I’ll need to find a place to store them while I look for a buyer.

      Luella raised an eyebrow quizzically. It sounds rather complicated at this stage. After a

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