Sylvie Denied
by Deborah Clark Vance
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Pub Date Feb 21 2021 | Archive Date Feb 18 2021
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Description
As she enters adulthood in the turbulent 1970s, Sylvie thinks the way to change a violent world is to become a peaceful person. Yet she slowly sees how a childhood trauma thwarts her peaceful intentions and leads her to men with a dark side – including Enzo, the man she marries. Even as his behavior becomes increasingly volatile, she believes she can make things better with love and understanding. But finally, living in terror, Sylvie must find a way to escape with her daughter and claim her place in the world.
Advance Praise
"Women’s fiction and literature readers will find Sylvie Denied a hard-hitting, familiar-feeling story of growth and new directions."– Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
"Sylvie is a resilient free spirit open to the world but struggling to find a lasting relationship worthy of her decency and altruism. Rich in emotional and geographic detail, it is genuinely rewarding to read." — Jonathan Slade, Producer of 8 Emmy-winning documentaries including “The Electric Road Trip,”
"In Sylvie Denied, Deborah Clark Vance gives a riveting picture of the sixties and seventies, as her strong-willed heroine searches for a meaningful life." -Madeena Spray Nolan, author of “The Gift” and “The Burning Ground.”
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781662902925 |
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Featured Reviews
Kelly E, Reviewer
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed this emotionally dark story, it took me on a ride. The connect ability of the characters is what brought this story alive. Can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.
Bobbi's Cozy Corner ., Reviewer
I enjoyed this emotional dark story. This is a new author for me and I cant wait to see what is next for her. This is a well developed story that has attention to details that made the story feel realistic. This is a story that is written with alot of emotion and heart. The characters are connectable and brought the story to life. Sylvie thinks the way to change her past is to become a good peaceful person. Is she right or wrong in her thinking? As she fights her demons from her past childhood, it leads her down a dark path. What happens to her next, I highly recommend reading this book. I am glad I picked up this book and I think you will too. It is a story of one woman's life and her fight for survival. Will she find herself, read this book to find out.
Piper P, Reviewer
Sylvie Denied
This is my first book by this author. Sylvie is a young woman.
Set in the 1960-1970s this is about a women finding her own way and coming of age. Sylvie is trying to change a man Enzo after discovering his dark side. When this behaviour starts to negatively affect her and her daughters life she takes action. The lead up to the main grit of the story is very well written and gets you engaged with the characters as you can emphasis with them. I found her relationship with her dad well written and not what I expected. Going through all the different times with Sylvie I felt as though I was looking through her eyes.
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