Will a troubled socialite repress her psychic gift to appease the man she loves, or will she succumb to the mysterious pull of the past and risk losing all she holds dear. Think--The Medium Meets The Ghost
Fascinated by the 18th century, I read books from that era from a child on up. I was enthralled with books written by Louisa May Alcott and hoped one day to be a writer like she was. Here I was, stuck in the 21st century, but I could create a life in the past. I chose to use the place where I was born and which has lived in my heart all these years. The house belongs to my family. I had spent many happy times there when I was little. So it became the setting for my novel. The subplot takes place during the Civil War. That was influenced by a segment on The Antiques Road Show. I created a character who would interact with historical figures, yet have a life of his own.
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A Satisfying Read, June 12, 2007
D.H. Clair's "The House on Slocum Road" has so many twists and turns you won't want to put it down for a moment in fear of losing track of the story. The author has successfully created a labyrinth of characters and a storyline that are strung together and wrapped around the novel's heroine - Lottie Winslow. You will fall in love with Lottie at the get-go, and at first you'll be impatient when the story veers away from her temporarily, but never fear, when it comes back, you're in for a ride. Ms. Clair's clever weave doesn't let go of the reader till the end.The story is jam-packed with scenes of the personal effects of the Civil War, of Lottie's family then, and of Lottie's family in the present. At first it feels as if two stories are running parallel, but in a different manner than what you would expect. Ms. Clair has written a drama, a tragedy, a romance, a para-normal - all rolled into one, and her comedic sense shines through in Lottie's dialogue in Part Two. You will be intrigued, surprised, and will experience a satisfying read in "The House on Slocum Road." I certainly did. I recommend it highly. |
I can't imagine any reader NOT enjoying this book! Clair shifts us effortlessly from 21st century to Civil War vintage events, from psychic phenomenon and out of body experiences to the cozy warmth of a family with cherished values, who support and care deeply for one another. Yet the pieces flow together as smoothly as a gentle stream on a breezeless day. Beautifully written, seamlessly crafted, The House on
Slocum Road keeps the reader involved from beginning right through until that final page is turned.Lois Stern
Author or Sex, Lies & Cosmetic Surgery
The House on Slocum Road (Paperback)by D, H Clair (Author) Strange things are happening to Lottie Winslow. Who is the stranger she sees in the mirror? Why is the same dream invading her sleep night after night? How can she witness an event that hasn't yet happened? Determined to find the answers on her own despite her doubting husband's objections, Lottie embarks upon a relentless search for her identity and familial connection. She makes a discovery in The House on Slocum Road that sparks a chain of events, which lead her to her inevitable date with destiny. finds herself by searching in the past. As a little girl, Lottie lost herself and her unique gift. When it comes back to her, she must learn to accept herself, as she really is, not as the person others—i ncluding her well-meaning husband—want her to be. wonderfully attuned to the details of daily life that bestow a feeling of place--the rose and gold glow of a fire kindling, church bells pealing over a snowy field. This is a cozy sort of ghost story, perfect for a winter night in front of a fire. | ||||||||
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