Chapter One Summary

Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts is the fourth book in a series titled "The Chesapeake Bay Saga" that includes Sea Swept, Rising Tides and Inner Harbor. This is a saga of the 'Quinn Brothers.' Seth Quinn is coming home. After spending an extended time in Europe, refining and expanding his craft, he was returning, having become a world renowned artist. After five years away from home, he can hardly wait to return to the familiar warmth and love of the family that he would do anything for.

He considers driving into town when he first gets to St. Christopher, but wants nothing more than to be home. He pulls into the yard and walks down to the lake, just standing there for a moment and soaking up the smells and sounds that are home to him. A dark blur comes...