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In 2022, Bill, Paul, and Annie Carpenter are seniors with broken bodies and broken dreams. Then the single, childless siblings learn that a legendary fountain of youth in Mexico may be more than a myth.Within weeks, the Carpenters enter a mysterious cave and exit in 1905 as healthy young adults. They begin a fantastic journey in the age of the San Francisco earthquake, the Titanic, and World War I.In THE FOUNTAIN, ANNIE'S APPLE, and DUTIES AND DREAMS, the novels of John A. Heldt's SECOND CHANCE trilogy, three old souls find love, danger, and adventure as they experience the most pivotal events of the early twentieth century.
4.5stars-The SECOND CHANCE TRILOGY is a three book collection of time travel romance focusing on the Carpenter siblingsTHE FOUNTAIN:THE FOUNTAIN is the first instalment in John A Heldtβs adult, SECOND CHANCE time travel romance series focusing on the Carpenter siblings: William, Paul and Annie.Told from several third person perspectives THE FOUNTAIN focuses on the search for the Fountain of Youth. In May of 2022, 81 year old William Carpenter is a retired professor of folklore, and learns the my
Great Series!This series was a real page turner! I found it so difficult to put down the novel and go to sleep! An exciting and well put together Series!
SlowThe narrative progressed at a measured pace, failing to generate significant anticipation or curiosity regarding subsequent events. Can't recommend this book.

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