Sylvia: In the Cellar - Paperback

by Melissa Dawn Brown (Author)

Fourteen-year-old, Sylvia White, is a pioneer girl who lives with her father, Bernhard, in the late 1800's. Sylvia's mother, Sophia, died in childbirth, forcing Bernhard to raise his daughter alone. But, is it a normal, loving home?Emma Kimball, the school teacher, befriends Sylvia and suspects something is wrong. Newcomer, Patrick Ryan, takes an interest in Sylvia, and also believes she's in jeopardy. As Patrick and Sylvia grow closer danger arises, as Patrick's presence sends Bernhard into violent rages. Does Sylvia have a dirty little secret? Will Patrick's love for Sylvia put her in grave danger? Will she be rescued from the cellar . . . before it's too late?

Author Biography

Melissa Dawn Brown has a bachelor of science degree. She is a Christian counselor and the founder of Bridle of Hope, a non-profit organization that pairs broken and hurting women and children with the unconditional love of horses. Melissa also facilitates a women's sexual abuse and recovery group. For more information, visit www.BridleofHope.org. Melissa was born and raised in Michigan and currently resides in Byron Center with her husband and son. She's a member of FanStory, an online writing site, where she is a top ranked author and poet. Melissa's first book, Broken Heart: The Blessed Road to Healing is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.