The House On Rue De La Republique In the 60's, Leah Caldwell, wife of a United States military career man and mother of three children, finds that growing up in the deep South, raised by dysfunctional parents, leaves her ill equipped to cope with foreign intrigue of French life. The house in which they live was built from the ruins of an ancient chateau that served as German headquarters during WWII. The house has life, a spirit which Leah recongnizes with interest. However, when strange and unsettling occurrances begin,her fascination with the house turns to fear and loathing. Together with her friend, Michele, Leah seeks answers to the sounds, footsteps and apparitions that become progressivley bolder As the story unravels, Nazi love/hate passions lead to murder and bring full circle the meaning of unrest in the house, disclosing its secrets.