Hornby Mills V2: And Other Stories (1872)

Desperation can be a good thing. Jacob Stone seeks his own identity as his familyas stability proves to be nothing more than a facade. As a middle child, born between an over-achieving older brother and a brilliant, artistic sister, he grew up knowing he would always be an outsider. And he chose to play the role. Self-destructive and disconnected, Jacob is left to uncover the shattering secrets that each member of his family holds, but those deceptions have become their only common bond. With nothing left to be concealed, Jacob sees an opportunity for the familyas redemption or destruction. The only problem is, he doesn’t know which to choose.