James Whaley

The Negotiable Life of Stella Bell James Whaley

The life of Stella Bell always seemed to be in jeopardy. Less than a year old, she lost her mother, the father had already fled. She grew to woman hood on a remote ranch in Kansas and gained a degree in Library Science; spent two years as a school librarian before purchasing a book store in Texas, and befriended Frank Jefferson. Is he an FBI agent, as he claims, or a clever thief? A friend? Whether he is any of them or all of them, one thing is obvious, he uses people like Stella as he would use any throw away item. Frank convinces Stella to join him in a scheme to rake in profits from negotiable bonds. The plan works, but is Frank on the up and up with Stella? Did he steal the bonds? Is he a real friend of Stella, or someone out for himself? Stella has learned to be strong in her life, will she be strong enough for Frank?