Cocoa Beach: A Novel by Beatriz Williams -Paperback
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“Cocoa Beach” by Beatriz Williams is a historical novel set during Prohibition, blending romance, suspense, betrayal, and redemption. The story follows Virginia Fortescue, a woman burdened by a dark family secret. She escapes her oppressive life in New York City by volunteering as an ambulance driver during World War I, where she meets the charismatic Captain Simon Fitzwilliam. They begin a passionate affair, but Simon’s mysterious past strains their relationship. Their marriage falters, and Virginia returns to her family after Simon’s secrets threaten their lives.
Five years later, Virginia is widowed and arrives in Cocoa Beach, Florida, to settle Simon’s estate after a fire supposedly claimed his life. Unconvinced by the evidence, she believes Simon might still be alive and is determined to uncover the truth for the sake of their daughter. In Cocoa Beach, she is introduced to a glamorous world of citrus groves, bootleggers, and Prohibition agents, but she quickly senses danger lurking beneath the surface. As she learns more about Simon’s business dealings, she begins to fear that the threats that once haunted him now endanger her and her daughter. The novel explores Virginia’s quest for redemption, uncovering the truth, and protecting her family amidst the dangerous world of rumrunners and scandal.
