Fateful Decisions
A Historical Fiction Novel
17 Years in the Making
Set During the Turbulent Years of the Early 20th Century (1915 To 1946)
A Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist
A family saga spanning two generations against the backdrop of historical world events
Genre (for adults and young adults): Historical Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Thriller, Historical Romance, Military History
Formats: Paperback & Hardcover, Kindle and Audiobook
Historical Events Covered: Sinkings of the Lusitania and the Titanic, The Russian Revolution, The Suffragette Movement and Nineteenth (19th) Amendment, America’s entry into World War I, Immigration Through Ellis Island, The Roaring Twenties, 1929 Stock Market Crash, The Great Depression, Prohibition, Italian Mafia, Beginning of World War II, Pearl Harbor, America’s entry into World War II, French Resistance, Invasion of Sicily, D-Day Landings at Normandy, Liberation of Wöbbelin Concentration Camp, Occupation of Berlin and Post War America.
Synopsis
Surviving the 1915 Lusitania sinking was only the beginning for Rachel Williams. Two years later, at a war fundraiser, she is reunited with fellow survivors, Fred and Rudy. The best friends battle for Rachel’s affections. Torn between two marriage proposals, Rachel chooses one of the men and her decision triggers an unimaginable and unpredictable journey lasting thirty years.
The dominoes collapse around Rachel, affecting family, friends and strangers alike. Is it fate or is there a sinister force at work? Or both? Ultimately, will Rachel regret her decision when she learns how it impacted others?
Set in both America and Europe, history and fiction intertwine. Events like the Russian Revolution, Prohibition, the Great Depression and the world wars influence the characters’ lives and their decisions to love, betray, forgive and reconcile.
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AWARDS for Fateful Decisions
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REVIEWS for Fateful Decisions
“A great read for historical fiction fans who will appreciate the meticulous details of real events.”
– Patricia Panahi, author of VEIL OF WALLS
“D’Silva writes a story which places you right into the action from page one. With a wide variety of characters and a historical setting, it is sure to appeal to readers of various backgrounds and interests.”
– Luke Edison – author of Valcarion: Sacrifices
“Against the backdrop of two World Wars, D’Silva creates a fast paced story of romance complete with tragedy and intrigue.”
– Terez Peipins, author of Snow Clues and The Shadow of Silver Birch
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Coffee Pot Book Club Award – Mary Anne Yarde from the Coffee Pot Book Club.
Montreal Times – A lovely review by Stuart Nulman on page 17. He’s compared my book to Taylor Cadwell’s best selling novel, Captains and Kings.
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