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If the Devil Had a Wife: A True Texas Tale |  | Author: Frank Mills
Creators: Holly Forbes, Rebecca Nugent
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 20558
Media: Paperback
Pages: 362
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 1439240345
Dewey Decimal Number: 979
EAN: 9781439240342
ASIN: 1439240345
Publication Date: February 2, 2010
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Product Description
Once upon a time. Happily ever after. Such are the classic promises of fairy tales. Yet in Texas we find a twist to the familiar storyline. In If the Devil Had a Wife, there is still the battle of Good vs. Evil, a beautiful maiden, a wealthy suitor, a kingdom of riches and the wicked witch, but any similarity with Cinderella and Snow White ends there. With the help of her life partner and an attorney (always necessary in these modern times), Nelda Stark executes a devious plan that elevates fraud and theft to a new high. A massive coverup reaches into the Texas Attorney General's Office, stealing from not only the Stark family, but the federal and state governments.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 31
 Lessons June 28, 2010
Lady Golfer
Bill Stark gave me my first golf lessons at the Orange Country Club. His advice to me was "don't worry about where your ball winds up. With your swing no one will notice the ball anyway!" I didn't look too bad in my golf shorts back then!!!
 Great True Texas Read! June 18, 2010
D. Vidrine (Grove, Texas)
I am from Southeast Texas and grew up hearing about this family. Could not put this book down. Very hard to believe this happened here. I think this would be a great movie.
 If the Devil Had a Wife proves a dissappointing read June 14, 2010
Bayou Bill (Houston, Texas)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having lived in Orange in the 50's & 60's, with relatives currently there, I was familiar with the "ledgedary" Lutcher Stark. I knew the high school was named after him, all about the Bengal Guard fame, and of course that he was one of the wealtiest people in Texas. Lutcher and his kin were names known to all in town. Then through the years I heard all the rumors--or stories about his third wife Nelda. Nelda Stark before and after Lutchers death was not a public person and lived in the older part of town in a house you would never belive the home of such a wealthy couple-except for the guard house-it was downright plain and not even close to one of the nicest places in town. So, after all the years, and hearing about how the Stark brothers and kin were suing the Lutcher Stark Foundation for more money I was anxious to read about the family from an "insider", a daughter of one of the Stark twins. First, the book is not well written at all, obviously not from an experienced or talented author. But that aside, the book is heavy on accusations and characterizations of people dead and gone, as well as anyone associated with the Stark Foundation. Unfortunately, it is light on real evidence and supporting facts. It is easy to understand why the family lost every case in court. With nothing in the wills of Lutcher or Nelda, and in the light of the settlements the family signed after receiving 7 figure settlements one can only surmise that the "smoking gun" does not exist-or if it does-the book doesn't expose it. No juicy details,no good quotes from the villian (Nelda)and accusations of multiple murders (Nelda seen with the "black bag" after several people died with absolutely no proof that would hold up in court or any thinking person. An example that stands out is excruciating details of the exhumation of Lutcher Starks body and the trip the funeral home to check whether he actually birthed the Stark twins-rather than simply adopting. Yet--not even reporting the results, probably because the results did not support whatever the family was thinking. Plus, who cares if they were adopted or not-they still would not be able to override wills that excluded them-especially after signing agreements accepting settlement. This book will not be a big seller. Unless you are from the area (and Orange is a small town), it is not strong enough to keep others interested. I hope the family at least sells enough to recoup the cost of their book. They already lost so much in legal cost of multiple lost court cases, further losses would have to hurt. Like I said in the beginning-dissappointing--also unsatisfying and at the end of the day a bore. Save your money and buy a good thriller!
Suspicions Confirmed June 14, 2010
Danny Moore (Port Arthur, Texas USA)
Of course, there's always 2 sides to every story . . . I was born in Orange, Texas in the glory days of this family, my Dad was an administrator in the school that bore the name. It's probably more meaningful to someone who knows most of the characters in the book, however, it is a fascinating book and has tremendous insight into a dysfunctional legal system. I recommend this book to anyone interested in history, politics, finance or drama. It should be a required read for all IRS agents and officers of the courts!
If The Devil Had a Wife May 24, 2010
Brigitte Swift (Arizona)
One of the best books this year! You will not want to put this book down!
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