Racial intolerance, social change, sweeping progress–these form the background of Darlene Beck Jacobson’s historical novel, WHEELS OF CHANGE, pubbing this month.
It’s 1908, and Washington D.C. is a turbulent place for 12-year-old Emily Soper to be growing up. For Emily, life in Papa’s carriage barn is magic, and she’s more at home hearing the symphony of the blacksmith’s hammer than trying to conform to the proper expectations of young ladies. When Papa’s livelihood is threatened by racist neighbors and horsepower of a different sort, Emily faces changes she’d never imagined. Finding courage and resolve she didn’t know she had, Emily strives to save Papa’s business, even if it means going all the way to the White House.
Kirkus Reviews says: “The strength of the text lies in Jacobson’s ability to evoke a different era and to endear readers to the protagonist.”
This is Darlene’s debut novel. When not writing, she enjoys baking, sewing, and tea parties–as well as hanging around forges watching blacksmiths work their magic. You can visit her at www.darlenebeckjacobson.com Congrats, Darlene!
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1908 is a unique te to set a story .
Sounds great! I’d love to read it!
I love historical fiction and I love the sound of this one. I will definitely check it out. Since I won a book recently, I will let someone else win, so please leave my name out of the drawing.
Excited to see more historical stories being released, Wheels of Change sounds wonderful. Congratulations on its release.
I already feel as if I’m there! Congratulations, Darlene.
Jeri
Thanks for having me on your blog Tricia!
Oooh I love the sound of this!