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"Roses Bloom In June" is a captivating historical fiction novel based on real life letters handed down from a great uncle who fought in world war 1, the story immerses readers in the sweeping landscape and tumultuous history of western Canada. Set against the backdrop of two major world wars and their aftermath, this compelling saga follows the lives of some remarkable women, beginning with the indomitable carys, born in early 1900.As they the navigate the challenges of love, loss and resilience carys and her descendants embody strength, determination and unwavering courage in the face of adversity. From the trials of forging a new life in the untamed western Canadian frontier, to the hardships of wartime, the fates of these women are intertwined with the evolving landscape of the nation itself.Historically, based and brimming with emotional depth "Roses Bloom In June" is a poignant and richly detailed story that spans decades, offering a vivid portrayal of the human spirit's enduring capacity for hope and triumph. Rich in historical detail and imbued with a deep sense of place, this gripping novel invites readers to embark on an unforgettable journey through time and across generations.
Norma-Jean traces her journey as a biracial child growing up in the fifties, traveling the world with her Latvian mother and Black military father. The story recounts her teenage marriage and the stresses, hardships, family secrets, and tragedies of life as they built a family together.Witness the challenges of American life on the cusp of the civil rights movement through Norma-Jean's childhood eyes. Walk alongside her as she learns to deal with prejudice with her mother's help while coming of age on the central coast of California. Step into Norma-Jean's story and be inspired by the warmth and wit of a courageous woman who let nothing stand in the way of her commitment to her family and faith.Throughout a tumultuous life, Norma-Jean clung fiercely to hope and an innate optimism that her faith in God would anchor her and her family. Grappling with economic instability and periods of great grief through much of her life, she realized it still held hope and began a vibrant new chapter, sharing her determination to live every day with intention.
This is the second in a series featuring the Jefferson-Davis Investigation Agency, which specializes in solving cold cases involving hate crimes. Their first cold case involved the case of a 16-year-old African American teen, Elbert Eugene Washington, who was killed in a small Mississippi town. In the second book, Jefferson-Davis investigates the death of an African American blues singer, Moses Jackson, whose death went unsolved for 20 years, also in Mississippi.
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