Bed, Breakfast and Bedlam

Lulled into a false sense of security

Janet Gallen knew Bea McNair's scheme to open a bed and breakfast -- more a "dignity house" for her ailing friends -- miles from nowhere in the Ozarks was impossibly mad. But it was such a noble scheme....

No wonder she soon forgot Bea's having mentioned "poor little Lucas," who wanted his mother to face up to her heart condition and retire to Little Rock. A son who "might be a little annoyed" but who would come around.

Then Lucas McNair descended upon them like a wrathful God come off his mountain to hand out retribution -- with Janet as his primary target....

Hero: Lucas McNair
Heroine: Janet Gallen