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The Scales of Six

by Rosean Mile

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The Scales of SixRosean MileWhen personal crises force Fran Wheeler to re-boot her life in Manhattan, she and her irrepressible sister Gail endeavor to make a fortune selling a miraculous beauty shampoo concocted from a rare Indonesian plant that can transform all hair types into gorgeous locks. But dreams of impending wealth are quelled by the shocking revelation of the shampoo's horrifying side effects. Against a backdrop of career and money problems, shady competitors, legal challenges and romance, Fran, Gail and an exotic Indonesian scientist must race against biological, corporate and media forces to save Fran's boss, and a legion of young women whose quest for beauty is transforming them in ways they never imagined. Testing human greed against forces of nature, The Scales of Six blends suspense, intrigue, and surreal circumstance to weave a new story about an old myth coming to life in the contemporary world.The Scales of Six is an intriguing story that centers on greed and the force of nature. Author Rosean Mile successfully incorporates the elements of financial struggle, business competition, vanity and romance in her novel. Together with an old myth that surrounds the Sumatran plant, all these elements come together to produce an interesting story that should excite the readers. I particularly like the development of the plot with its exciting build up of suspense and the mixing of the traditional and contemporary world. Exotic Indonesia is absolutely the right setting for the traditional and the surreal while the corporate world of America provides a real and ruthless world of contemporary business... The Scales of Six is surely a relevant read. - Readers' Favorite, Maria BeltranWhat a fabulous little gem. If you are looking for something original and delectable, please don't hesitate to give yourself this wonderful and surprising treat of a novel! - Jill Dearman, author of Bang the Keys… (more)
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The Scales of SixRosean MileWhen personal crises force Fran Wheeler to re-boot her life in Manhattan, she and her irrepressible sister Gail endeavor to make a fortune selling a miraculous beauty shampoo concocted from a rare Indonesian plant that can transform all hair types into gorgeous locks. But dreams of impending wealth are quelled by the shocking revelation of the shampoo's horrifying side effects. Against a backdrop of career and money problems, shady competitors, legal challenges and romance, Fran, Gail and an exotic Indonesian scientist must race against biological, corporate and media forces to save Fran's boss, and a legion of young women whose quest for beauty is transforming them in ways they never imagined. Testing human greed against forces of nature, The Scales of Six blends suspense, intrigue, and surreal circumstance to weave a new story about an old myth coming to life in the contemporary world.The Scales of Six is an intriguing story that centers on greed and the force of nature. Author Rosean Mile successfully incorporates the elements of financial struggle, business competition, vanity and romance in her novel. Together with an old myth that surrounds the Sumatran plant, all these elements come together to produce an interesting story that should excite the readers. I particularly like the development of the plot with its exciting build up of suspense and the mixing of the traditional and contemporary world. Exotic Indonesia is absolutely the right setting for the traditional and the surreal while the corporate world of America provides a real and ruthless world of contemporary business... The Scales of Six is surely a relevant read. - Readers' Favorite, Maria BeltranWhat a fabulous little gem. If you are looking for something original and delectable, please don't hesitate to give yourself this wonderful and surprising treat of a novel! - Jill Dearman, author of Bang the Keys

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