John Mahin

"From the first moment wisecracking Vantine takes refuge on the plantation run by Carson, he sizes her up as an easy target for his virile charm. But when a research engineer and his elegant wife appear on the scene, Carson falls hard for the beautiful Barbara, discarding Vantine as nothing more than a 'cute little trick.' The steamy rivalry between the women soon boils into a jealous rage with violent consequences"--Container.