The Ugly Coat (1st paperback ed)

The village of Caura is a place of beauty and rejuvenation.

For many it is the ideal place to live and have children.

But the people of Caura live with a hidden fear passed down from generations that one day the devil would come to take from among their daughters his bride.

Mothers do their best to protect their children, but it is an inescapable fate for one young girl.

Rachel is a captivating and intelligent beauty who knows of the legend too well.

Unfortunately, she becomes the object of desire, and along with her mother Octavia, she tries to avoid what seems to be a terrible fate.

However, there are some evils that cannot be escaped and when Rachel becomes the devil's bride, it seems all is lost.

Octavia's love for Rachel pushes her to search for her daughter until she finds her.

Sadly, after Rachel comes home, she can no longer speak.

It is up to Octavia to find a way to restore her daughter's voice and happiness.