Buried Evidence by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

Author:Nancy Taylor Rosenberg [Rosenberg, Taylor Nancy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-7868-6988-6
Publisher: Hachette Books
Published: 2002-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

21

Not long after Lily and Shana returned from their drive, Richard called, inviting them to have dinner with him at the Plow & Angel restaurant, located at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito. Even though the establishment was referred to in local circles as simply the “Ranch,” it had been in existence for over a hundred years and was considered one of the most elite resorts in the country. Since it had once been a working ranch, guests stayed in bungalows, each with its own distinctive decor. The bungalows also differed in size and amenities. Many had fenced-in backyards with Jacuzzi tubs and numerous bedrooms, and some of the newer bungalows were so elaborate, the guests even had the use of their own private swimming pool, making them feel as if they were staying in a luxurious home.

“I thought you said he wasn’t coming up until eight.”

“His last client of the day got sick and canceled,” Lily told her, excited at the prospect of seeing Richard and hoping it would lift both of their spirits. She had to trust in her belief that John would suffer the consequences of his actions, and that no matter what he did or said, the police would never reopen the Hernandez case. Shana might have to transfer to U.C. Santa Barbara, yet Lily didn’t think it would have a serious impact on her future. They could always make arrangements for her to attend another university the following year. The only thing that really mattered in the long run was her name on a diploma. Of greater concern was the fact that Shana would have to accept her father going to prison. She was strong, though, and Lily had faith in her ability to once again overcome adversity and move forward with her life.

“Do I have to get dressed up?”

“This is a very nice place,” her mother told her. “I’ve only been there one time since I moved here because it’s pricey. The history is fascinating, though, and I feel certain you’ll enjoy the meal.”

“What do you mean by history?” Shana asked, sorting through her mother’s closet for something to wear.

“I can’t recall all the famous people who they say have stayed there,” Lily answered, tossing her robe on the bed. “Let’s see, John and Jackie Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon at the ranch, all kinds of legendary actors, musicians, writers, and artists. They have pictures on the walls in one of the buildings in case you’re interested.”

“Why do they call it the Plow & Angel?” Shana asked, pulling out a black knit dress and holding it up to her body, then glancing at herself in the dresser mirror. “That’s kind of a peculiar name. I mean, I wouldn’t associate the word plow with a fancy restaurant.”

“If I remember correctly,” Lily said, “the ranch was named after a Spanish farmhand who used to arrive late to work every day because he spent his mornings praying. I’ll show you the statue when we get to the restaurant.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.