Chapter 56Each time Rachael happened to be anywhere books were being sold, she would poke her head in to see if hers was available. Several of the larger chain stores where she was scheduled for autograph sessions displayed a colorful banner atop the racks where Sea Cliff was being exhibited. The racks were usually in a prominent location inside the front doors, in windows, or on the check-out counters. The banners were copies of the one at the party in New York. On additional signs, emblazoned with large artistic letters, the words beckoned: SEA CLIFF The very best of RACHAEL DAYE After one autographing session, the day seemed unbelievably long. Her hand was cramped and ached. She collapsed onto the bed lying spread eagle on her back. Her mind drifted back over the day's events, remem

