How Long to Read HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW

How Long Does it Take to Read HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW by J.K. Bozeman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Jennifer is lingering in Paris, avoiding the distress of her father’s deterioration with ALS and hoping for a commitment from her boyfriend Guillaume when she receives a curt email informing her of her father’s death. She catches the first direct flight to DFW, where she’s met by her father’s caretaker, Jase, an attractive but reticent young man she later learns is limited by Asperger’s syndrome. Home in Preston Hollow, an affluent suburb of Dallas, she’s met by the tearful cook/housekeeper Juanita, her surrogate mother. Inside, she finds Ross, her father’s longtime friend, lawyer and money manager, and Tom, the groundskeeper, who was at a rehearsal when her father died ostensibly by a self-inflicted pistol shot through his brain. Ross and his charming wife Monica accompany Jen to the visitation at an upscale funeral parlor, where she meets Harlan, the handsome, charming, spiffily-dressed neighbor in the new “palazzo” across the alley, sees a demonstration of Jase’s devotion to her father and Tom’s support of his younger friend, topped by the visit of two of Dad’s dishonest political adversaries, both drunk and boisterous. The interment at a modest cemetery in nearby Collin County where Dad grew up, is less eventful, but Tom is one of the pallbearers, an indication Ross recognizes his importance to her father. Harlan attends and she finds his consolation a bit effusive and over-rehearsed. When Harlan takes a seat at the family table during the post-funeral buffet Jen is a bit miffed. She is even more annoyed when her Uncle Ockie (Great Uncle Oscar), the only other survivor of her family recognizes Tom, who is quietly serving guests by replenishing their beverages, as a trusted friend. She is dismayed when Harlan produces a will leaving most of Dad’s estate to his Center for Religious Understanding. Jase, a gifted pianist, is also proficient with a computer keyboard, finds evidence that Harlan is nearly bankrupt. He persuades Jen to attend a performance of Camino Real at the Bathhouse, in which Tom plays Kilroy, and she recognizes his talent and she is falling in love with him. Tom continues to keep his distance. She decides to investigate Harlan more closely, pretends she intends to return to Paris to marry Guillaume and asks for Harlan’s advice about selling her house. He invites her to dinner at his scantly- furnished mansion, she has too much wine and overplays her hand by stealing Harlan’s most valued possession, a platinum Rolex. When Harlan comes to reclaim it and threatens her with a pistol Jase intervenes and is seriously wounded. Tom comes to their rescue and saves Jase’s life by stanching his wound. The police find a missing RFID card on Harlan that had been used to gain entrance at the time of Dad’s death, and Jen and Harlan become a local cause célèbre. Tom gets an offer from a Hollywood casting director who has seen his performance in Camino and departs, but Jen remains hopeful and concentrates on promoting Jase’s career as an amateur pianist.

How long is HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW?

HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW by J.K. Bozeman is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW aloud.

What Reading Level is HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW?

HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW?

HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW by J.K. Bozeman is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy HOME in PRESTON HOLLOW by J.K. Bozeman on Amazon click the button below.