A History of Silence
The Heartland Trilogy, Book One
by Cynthia J. Bogard
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Pub Date Mar 07 2023 | Archive Date Feb 13 2023
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Description
Four women, unknowingly bound together by one man’s violent past.
Johnny Wharton is a history professor and descendant of a Texas “planter family” — a legacy that’s followed him all the way to 1985. Tough-girl Jenny (Johnny’s daughter), runs away to Madison, blotting out her past with distance, drugs, and sex. Her loner lifestyle is upended by her new roommate’s scary insistence on friendship. Emotionally damaged Jane (Johnny’s new graduate student) gives Johnny’s offer of an affair a try, thinking she might manage if it’s furtive and part-time. Maddie (his lesbian colleague) is grief-stricken; her longtime Black lady love Roz left her — inexplicably. Conservatively raised Liz (Johnny’s wife) is desperate to reconnect with her estranged daughter. She’s beginning to realize that Johnny’s past has left unspeakable scars on her family’s present.
As the lives of these four women intertwine in unexpected ways, each learns the past can’t be conquered until it’s confronted, and its secrets revealed — and shared.
A Note From the Publisher
World traveler, longtime feminist and environmentalist, Greece, mid-20th century jazz, and Mother Nature are all close to her heart. These days, Cynthia lives with her spouse and two rescue dogs in Montpelier, Vermont. Visit www.CynthiaJBogard.com for news and other writings by Cynthia.
Advance Praise
"I highly recommend A History of Silence to historical fiction lovers. If you like reading about such sensitive subjects and are not afraid to shed a tear or two, definitely add this book to your shelf." -Readers' Favorite
"A History of Silence is an epic, must read that will have the reader turning pages at warp speed from beginning to end." -Feathered Quill
"Bogard’s marvelous novel offers a deeply moving exploration of individual and generational trauma." -BookView Review
"Libraries looking for women's fiction that builds quiet psychological drama based on a central figure's violent and dangerous tendencies will find that A History of Silence creates a vibrant story of what happens not only when women are silent, but when they roar." -Midwest Book Review
"Engagingly character-driven" -Kirkus
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639886333 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 422 |
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Featured Reviews
Kathryn M, Reviewer
this was what I was hoping for from the beginning to the Heartland Trilogy series, it had a great concept and I enjoyed going on this journey with the characters. It does everything that I was hoping for and does it really well. Cynthia J. Bogard does a great job in writing this story and creating a great journey. I can't wait to see where this series will go and from the author.
"Dollar for your thoughts,” Lena leaned over and whispered. The rest of the group was discussing a new club that was opening on Regent Street. “A dollar, huh? You must think I’ve got pretty racy thoughts.” I could feel Chuck tuning in next to me while he pretended to be interested in the other conversation."
Louise G, Reviewer
The author’s academic background lends weight to this gripping novel, exploring women and their experience in society. I loved and hated the characters with equal energy, showing how engaged I was in this book! Well written and hopefully the start of many more to come.
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