Flora Reigada

The Face Behind the Veil Flora Reigada

Unfoldingin old New York, The Face Behind The Veilcontains three overlapping sections: Naomi's Story, Rebecca's Story and EnterTeresa. Likecurtains in a majestic, old movie theater, the curtains of this generationalsaga begin to part as Naomi is born with the mysterious birth veil over herface.¿ To some this was a sign of aprophet.¿ To others it was merely part ofthe amniotic sac.¿ And what connectionwas there with the otherworldly visitor that the child would later meet?Naomi'smother believed her daughter would understand great mysteries.¿ Indeed--and she would do so against thebackdrop of unfolding history.¿ The GreatDepression would bring poverty, hobos and even the Grim Reaper to her family'sdoor.¿ World War II would see love lostand love found. Naomi'sdaughter, Rebecca, inherits not only her mother's physical DNA, but herspiritual DNA as well.¿ Her penetratinggreen eyes seem to look through walls and into hearts.¿ She names her daughter Teresa, after theancient mystic, Saint Teresa of Avila.¿ Like hernamesake, Teresa walks a beautiful but treacherous path. Thisbrings the story to modern times and a Victorian mansion where past meetspresent, good confronts evil and the mystery of the veil is revealed.