A Fine Grocer of Woodstock: The Woodstock Tales: 2

Opportunity comes knocking at John and Ida Wienkes door on New Years Day 1904 but they dont understand the havoc that rap will bring to their family life. With the birth of their daughter Helen Ida and John are building a happy life in Woodstock Illinois. Even when Ida is diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition John continues to work long hours at the Typewriter factory so he can pursue the goal of being a fine grocer of Woodstock. In Racine Wisconsin when Idas sister Clara Doering begins a career as an investigative reporter she must navigate gender stereotypes and the many amorous men of the city; her motto being Pursue the Truth. All bets are off when Johns brother Bob sets his sights on making a bundle from an assured World Series win for his beloved Cubs even after promising his gambling days are over. In the second book of the Woodstock Tales the Wienke and Doering families must face lifes trials and tribulations bringing both celebration and heartbreak during the years 1904-1907.