A sequel to The Gentle Ruler, the story continues after Fred’s devastating loss of his wife. As Fred puts his life back together, a woman approaches him about becoming the CEO of her company, a conglomerate of twenty plastic factories. But Fred slowly begins to realize that this woman had a secondary reason to name him CEO—she also wants him as her husband.Fred sees her as an intelligent and good-looking woman, but will he be able to live with her knowing that they can’t s...

Friedrich’s parents immigrated to Canada shortly after World War II. Ever since the first grade, he was bullied and called a Kraut by the other students—that is, until he meets his future best friend, Edward Allen. Over time, the Allens become like a second family to Fred. Through life’s twists and turns—and even through a devastating death—they stick by his side. Fred’s journey takes him through the trials of young adulthood, leading to an agonizing decision about to how he wishes...