A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Millie West has a background in aviation, as well as in real estate, and has owned and been the broker of her own company. A South Carolina history buff, Millie has spent countless hours exploring the rich historical vestiges of her home state. She has viewed many treasures of the past by taking less-traveled paths into the countryside. Her love of the fascinating, and complex, and compelling history of the south is expressed in her writing. Millie resides with her family near Columbia, South Carolina. To learn more about Millie and her two novels, Catherine's Cross and The Cast Net, visit her website www.milliewestauthor.com