The Tangled Web

About the Book

It’s the end of World War II and two young Allied soldiers find themselves behind enemy lines faced with survival and temptation. In their escape through the French woods they find a treasure trove. When they encounter the French Resistance they enter into a secret pact that will guide their lives and the lives of their children for the next sixty years. From the French countryside to Marseille to London, theirs is a story of greed, romance, murder and betrayal that stretches across Europe and beyond.

About the Author

KENNETH RICKLEFS, a suburban Chicago native, studied architecture and design, and served in the Army Air Force before beginning a career as an illustrator in commercial art. He later joined an Advertising Agency in Palm Beach, Florida and enjoyed a successful career as a Creative Director. Kens wife Patt, a talent herself in décor and style, owned and operated Pattrick Antiques. Their many buying trips abroad to the British Isles and the Continent are a large part of the inspiration for THE TANGLED WEB. After living in Northern Michigan for some years Ken has returned to be near his extended family and friends in sunny Florida. An accomplished painter, Ken writes and paints in his Southeast Florida studio. \"story is well-paced and rich in characters that the reader can like and identify with. A sprinkle of romance merely adds to the fun" -US Review of Books