Based on a true story, Lilacs in the Dust Bowl is an inspirational family saga about love and heartache during the Great Depression.
Lukia Mazurets, a Ukrainian peasant farmer, and her children immigrate to Canada in the summer of 1929, just before the stock market crashes and the Great Depression begins.
Falling grain prices, the ravages of nature, and unexpected family conflicts threaten to smash her dreams of family unity in a strange land. In the midst of these grim times, love knocks on her door again. Awakening desire she thought was long gone. She now has to choose between having a man in her life or the children she’s sacrificed everything for.
Lilacs in the Dust Bowl is both a Historical Fiction and a Biographical Fiction, based on the author’s grandmother’s life.
This story is a sequel to Diana Stevan’s award-winning novel, Sunflowers Under Fire. However, readers would not be lost if they only read Lilacs in the Dust Bowl.
Reviews:
“Told in clear, crisp prose, it’s a novel which when you start, you might want to hide your to-do list. A truly enjoyable read by a talented author.” Allan Hudson, author.
“She is an excellent author who keeps your interest throughout the book. I didn’t want it to end.” Dr. Beverly Whipple, researcher and author.
“Lilacs in the Dust Bowl is a triumph of family storytelling.” Myrna Kostash, author of All of Baba’s Children
Where to Buy:
Independent Bookstores and Libraries can also order this book in. The ISBN is: 978-1-896402–29-1
Media
Campbell River Mirror announces Virtual Book Launch of Lilacs in the Dust Bowl.
Meet the Author Event, hosted by St. Vladimir’s Institute: YouTube video of a slide presentation of research for Lilacs in the Dust Bowl, author reading from the novel, and questions and answers from the audience.
Matt Nappo’s Video Podcast with Author Diana Stevan about her novel Lilacs in the Dust Bowl.
Interview for NEW BOOKS NETWORK with Natliya Shpylova-Saeed
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