'Corporate lawyer, Natalie Dreyer, fought hard to escape her past and prove herself a woman of worth. When she married the rich and charming Karl Albrecht, she believed her future was assured. But facing trauma, disillusionment and betrayal forces Nata to confront her demons. Struggling with guilt over selling his integrity for career advancement, Karl must confront the fear that his sins led to a tragedy. While he struggles for a way to rebuild his shattered world, Nata must redefine her life plans, and reassess what really defines and woman’s value. Mortgaged Goods confronts us with heart-wrenching questions about our capacity to forgive and to sacrifice.' (Publication summary)