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Solem
Three women, three unique stories.
“I studied the paper in front of me and wrote down the instructions. When the bell rang, I quickly picked up my notebook and hurried into the hall, but not before seeing Brenda speak to Mrs. Doughty. Both of them watched as I walked away. I used to love school. But then again I used to love a lot of things before. Before and after, that was how I separated everything in my life now.”
This coming of age novel spans three generations of women, and the secrets that define their lives. Tilda, a first generation American, searches for a husband and home only to find her dream elusive. Her daughter, Lucy, struggles with a history of depression her secret provides. Finally Vivian has a secret, and through her young eyes she has the courage to write her eyewitness account.
“They say you can’t take it with you, but secrets can easily be taken to the grave . . .or just as easily be left behind.”
“I studied the paper in front of me and wrote down the instructions. When the bell rang, I quickly picked up my notebook and hurried into the hall, but not before seeing Brenda speak to Mrs. Doughty. Both of them watched as I walked away. I used to love school. But then again I used to love a lot of things before. Before and after, that was how I separated everything in my life now.”
This coming of age novel spans three generations of women, and the secrets that define their lives. Tilda, a first generation American, searches for a husband and home only to find her dream elusive. Her daughter, Lucy, struggles with a history of depression her secret provides. Finally Vivian has a secret, and through her young eyes she has the courage to write her eyewitness account.
“They say you can’t take it with you, but secrets can easily be taken to the grave . . .or just as easily be left behind.”
275 pages, Paperback
Published February 7, 2016
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About the author
D. Jean Quarles
7 books16 followersD. Jean Quarles is the author of Rocky's Mountains, Fire in the Hole, Perception and, most recently, Solem. An award-winning author of the short story, The Mermaid, which can be found in Tales from a Sweltering City, she has merged her love of a good story with great locations. From the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest, while never too far from Wyoming and Minnesota, D. Jean's tales draw you in, take you for a ride and leave you breathless. She is also the co-author of the young adult series, Exodus.
She currently resides in Alexandria, MN with her husband and many dogs.
She currently resides in Alexandria, MN with her husband and many dogs.
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June 20, 2016
3.75 stars if I were able. I might have given this book 4 stars but for me something seemed a bit lacking. Some books get you from early in; this one, for me, took some time. Good Historical Fiction but for me not great.
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