Sheila Franklin has masqueraded as the precocious daughter of avant-garde parents in colorful 1940s New Orleans, a teen desperate for love and acceptance, and an unwed mother sent North with her shame.
After marrying Edward, Sheila artfully masks her secrets, allowing Edward to gain prominence as a conservative pastor. When one phone call from a disillusioned Vietnam veteran destroys her cover, Sheila faces an impossible choice: save her son and his beloved…or imperil Edward’s ambitions.
Inspired by a true story, The Rhythm of Secrets intermingles jazz, classical, and sacred music in a symphony trumpeting God’s grace.
Patti Lacy is one of my favorite authors. I fell in love with her when I read An Irishwoman’s Tale and What the Bayou Saw, I will read anything she writes. I enjoyed Rhythm of Secrets, it took me some time to get into the story and there is thick imaginary but like a musical song The Rhythm of Secrets flows like a well played instrument. It is a story of God’s grace, love and forgiveness. Lacy is a very skilled writer and very few come close to her talent in making readers feel like they are right there with each character. For a powerful, well written story I suggest reading The Rhythm of Secrets by Patti Lacy.
Endorsements:
“A vibrant journey across time in search of the greatest truth of all: grace.”—Tosca Lee, author of Havah: The Story of Eve and Demon: A Memoir
“No longer a ‘well-kept secret,’ Patti Lacy is a master storyteller who speaks to the soul with a powerful and unique rhythm, weaving a tale so emotionally rich that story and reader become one.”—Julie Lessman, author of The Daughters of Boston series and A Hope Undaunted
“Patti Lacy pens another beautifully written story in The Rhythm of Secrets. I couldn’t put it down!”—Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of The Black Cloister
“The Rhythm of Secrets is a stirring story of faith and endurance that will keep readers turning the page until every last secret is revealed.”—Tina Ann Forkner, author of Ruby Among Us and Rose House
If you would like to read an excerpt of Rhythm of Secrets, go HERE.
Patti Lacy, Baylor graduate, taught community college humanities until God called her to span seas and secrets in her novels, An Irishwoman’s Tale and What the Bayou Saw. She has two grown children and a dog named Laura. She and her husband can be seen jog-walking the streets of Normal, Illinois, an amazing place to live for a woman born in a car. For more information, visit Patti’s website at www.pattilacy.com, her blog at www.pattilacy.com/blog, and her Facebook daily Artbites.
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Oh, this books sounds great too, Lori. Thank you for sharing your insight on this book.
Lori!
It’s so good to chat again!
Thanks SO MUCH for your interest in my work!
My fourth literary baby is in foster care right now at Bethany House (yep, I just completed the substantive edits.) It’s been a busy year!!!
Blessings,
Patti
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