She is a young college student, born and raised in the deep South and dreaming of the future. But for Petra, everything changes when she meets Bertram. Introduced to her by a mutual friend, the French aristocrat is many years her senior, but it isn't long before the two embark on a whirlwind romance.
Soon they are married and traveling the world together as she continues her education at prestigious international universities. But when Bertram suddenly falls victim to a financial downfall, the two eventually settle back in the southern United States, selling their house to move to a low-cost apartment complex.
It is here she meets a building maintenance man named Dick, and, in indulging in an erotic affair, becomes trapped in a sick web of manipulation and lies. While struggling against the psychological warfare of a mentally ill lover, Petra must find a way to free her marriage from the devastation of her choice-and put the pieces of her life back together again.
In gripping and unforgettable detail, Southern Medley and a Sordid Affair explores the repercussions of infidelity within a marriage while uncovering the damaging effects of mental and psychological abuse.
About the Author: P. T. Borden was born and raised in the deep South, where she completed her early schooling and undergraduate degree. She later had the opportunity to travel to Europe, earning a master's degree in politics in Scotland and a PhD in the United Kingdom.
Borden has lived and studied in a variety of international locations, including Germany, Portugal, Romania, and Ukraine. Currently, she and her husband have homes in the United States, France, Guadeloupe, and Switzerland.
