Seventeen-year-old Ruby arrives home to find that her father has fallen down a flight of stairs. After he dies, Ruby tries to hold the pieces of her life together, while her mother Cristina recalls her marriage and compares it to her mother Lina's.
J. Bella M. explores the impact of intergenerational trauma on this family, revealing a web of dysfunction and violence. "Shadows Fade" is a bittersweet tale which gives voice to three women and their life choices as defined by cultural demands, family obligations, and economic challenges.
About the Author
The author lives in Queens, New York with her husband. She has two grown children and two grandchildren. A former teacher, she currently spends her time writing, and pursuing various forms of art.
J. Bella M. published Symphonic Ritual, a poetry chapbook in 2023. "Shadows Fade" is her debut novel.
"Shadows Fade" is a 296-page paperback with a retail price of $22.00 (eBook $17.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89341-367-0. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests or to buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/shadows-fade
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