Shadow of the Soul is Sylvia Rochester's newest release. This genre is a real departure from her previous books, but one she says she thoroughly enjoyed writing. "Actually, it wrote itself," she says. Suited for young adults as well as adults, this poignant story involves overcoming adversity.
In l870 in the Cascades, a father surrenders a disfigured twin to a wintry grave and steels himself against the consequences. A trapper rescues the barely breathing infant from a wolf’s den and rears the child. The father lies out of selfishness; the trapper, out of love. But no lie is a good lie. The truth turns wife against husband, twin daughter against father, and threatens the trapper’s relationship with the boy.
The child grows to young manhood, befriended by the wolf that nurtured him and a dark anomaly--a fragment of that special bond born to twins--the shadow of the soul. Communicating through thoughts, this mysterious entity seeks always to reunite the twins.
This is a gripping novel from the first page to the last of Matthew’s journey to triumph over tragedy. At the same time, it's a tender story of love and forgiveness.
In l870 in the Cascades, a father surrenders a disfigured twin to a wintry grave and steels himself against the consequences. A trapper rescues the barely breathing infant from a wolf’s den and rears the child. The father lies out of selfishness; the trapper, out of love. But no lie is a good lie. The truth turns wife against husband, twin daughter against father, and threatens the trapper’s relationship with the boy.
The child grows to young manhood, befriended by the wolf that nurtured him and a dark anomaly--a fragment of that special bond born to twins--the shadow of the soul. Communicating through thoughts, this mysterious entity seeks always to reunite the twins.
This is a gripping novel from the first page to the last of Matthew’s journey to triumph over tragedy. At the same time, it's a tender story of love and forgiveness.
Superb read, Sylvia.
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1 comment:
Jacki,
Thanks for the glowing review. I have had many readers say the story and characters stayed with them long after they finished the book. I can relate. Each has a place in my heart.
I do hope others will read this poignant yet uplifting tale of courage.
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