For some folks, a job merely bides them time until the weekend. They do not really like their job, and they sure do not love their job. They do not find their identity and sense of worth in their occupation.
This is not Linda Cooper. Her entire being lies in her occupation as the owner and operator of Linda’s Flowers, her small business in a small Texas town. Though she gives off no real warmth or affection to anyone in the community, not even to her husband, Wayne, Linda finds that she will go to any length to stop a supposed threat to her business.
Elbert Kunkle is just that threat. He’s a legendary figure. Pushing 100 years old he’s seemingly tireless and immortal. He built the small town of Elbertsville, in which Linda runs her flower shop. Now Elbert’s building a new supermarket, which includes a florist department. If Elbert were to “accidentally” die, the supermarket would dissolve, and Linda’s flowers would sell a whole lot of flowers from his death.
As Linda plots for peculiar ways to speed up Elbert’s inevitable death, her happy-go-lucky husband, Wayne, suspects no such evil deed. He’s too caught up in an affair with his doctor’s wife. He is also disturbed by a recent death in the community and by news that his own health might land him an early grave.
LILY OF THE VALLEY is THE LADYKILLERS meets WAKING NED DEVINE. It explores the old subjects of happiness and envy while mixing zany characters, memorable dialogue, a plot that keeps moving forward, and a satisfying denouement that’ll bring a smile to the bitterest of souls.
LILY OF THE VALLEY has been named as an Award Winner and Official Selection to dozens of festivals and competitions.
