Ciffhanger

After a long tenure of philosophy at a small western college, Henry Lowenthal is looking to be appointed to an endowed chair so he and his wife can enjoy their golden years with honor and dignity. But their plans are given a rude jolt when his successor, a vindictive and ruthlessly young woman, informs him that she is not recommending him for the chair - which sends him to an uncharacteristic rage. The story has all the ingredients for a series of suspenseful, unexpected and frequently funny developments, leading to a conclusion that will catch everyone by surprise.