Silver Echoes - by Rebecca Rosenberg (Paperback)

About the Book

"Chicago, 1920s: Movie starlet Silver Dollar Tabor's glittering life shatters after a brutal attack awakens a hidden self. Plunging into the city's dangerous underworld of burlesque speakeasies, she blurs the lines between ambition and destruction, testing her love for screenwriter Carl. This Jazz Age, Prohibition-era tale explores the dark side of fame and the fragility of identity. Colorado, 1932: Haunted by Silver's disappearance, her mother, Baby Doe, fights to save their family's silver mine. A desperate search for her daughter unearths a shocking truth, rewriting their history. What really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? And can her mother uncover the truth before it's too late?" --

Book Synopsis

"A twisty, atmospheric story about the damage inflicted by childhood trauma and its manifestations later. Immersed in Silver's world as she performs daring high-wire feats, trains tigers, and debuts as a silver-screen starlet, danger is ever-present. Years later, her mother tries to find out what happened to her brave and vulnerable daughter." -GILL PAUL, internationally best-selling author of A Beautiful Rival

"Gorgeously written and impeccably researched, we follow two compelling women through the 1920s and 30s. This moving tale explores one woman's struggle with tragedy and mental illness and her mother's unwavering devotion. An irresistible, page-turning journey. Highly recommend." -RENEE RYAN, award-winning author of The Last Fashion House in Paris

A SPELLBINDING SAGA OF AMBITION, SECRETS, AND REDEMPTION Based on a true story in 1920s Chicago. A rising starlet's life takes a dark turn when a traumatic attack reawakens a secret part of herself. As Silver Dollar Tabor descends into the dangerous underworld of Chicago gangsters, her grip on reality loosens, and the line between ambition and destruction blurs. Her love affair with screenwriter Carl is tested as she falls deeper under the sway of her alter ego. 1932, Colorado. Silver's mother, Baby Doe, is haunted by her daughter's disappearance as she tries desperately to hang onto their family silver mine. A desperate search with Carl reveals a shocking truth about Silver Dollar, a truth that will rewrite their family history forever. What really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? And can her mother uncover the truth before it's too late?

Review Quotes

"A spellbinding masterpiece through triumph and heartbreak, where hope blooms in the darkest of times."

Kay Bratt, Author of Wish Me Home

"Baby Doe Tabor's 'wayward' daughter lives again through this alternate and totally plausible telling of Silver Dollar Tabor's rich and compelling historical story. The true-to-life narrative unfolds in two timeframes roughly separated by more than a decade. Both story lines are ripe with color and filled with adventure, giving three robust dimensions to an otherwise largely murky part of Colorado's Tabor legacy. Silver Dollar Tabor re-emerges as an independent, flesh-and-blood player in this lively page-turning saga."

Dave Kanzig, historian and moderator of www.babydoe.org

"Beautifully written, Silver Echoes is the captivating story of how entertainer Silver Dollar faced poverty, sexism, and internal battles with smarts and determination. You'll root for her daring and weep for her misfortunes. A must-read for immersing into turn-of-the-century America. Highly recommended!"

Carol Van Den Hende, author of the award-winning Goodbye Orchid trilogy

"A gripping novel of redemption, fame, and the toll of self-sacrifice." Silver Dollar Tabor dreams of redeeming her family's tarnished name, but the journey to fame is fraught with danger and heartbreak. To survive, she conjures an alter-ego, Echo La Vode-a daring, unrelenting force who propels Silver into stardom. Yet, as her fame grows, so does Echo's grip on her life. When Silver tries to reclaim control, the battle between reality and illusion leads to devastating consequences. In Silver Echoes, Rebecca Rosenberg masterfully explores the cost of redemption, the allure of fame, and the toll of self-sacrifice. This haunting, true-story-inspired novel will captivate readers from the very first page."

Rae Blair, author of More Than I Ever Had

"Gripping and immersive, the evocative setting and family story of struggle and survival pulled me in and didn't let go. A poignant historical dual-timeline novel, Silver Echoes, explores the psychological cost of trauma, the steep price of ambition, and the enduring strength of a mother's love. What lies behind a facade? How far does one go to protect this and at what cost?"

Cara Black, NYT best-selling author of Three Hours in Paris

"Silver Echoes is one of those whirlwind books that I loved coming back to at the end of the day! Entertaining, fast-paced, and deliciously immersive, I literally did not want this book to end. Rosenberg's scenes are beautifully written with vivid, well-drawn characters and pitch-perfect dialogue. It's a thrilling story of love and loss, and belonging."

Michelle Cox, author of The Fallen Woman's Daughter

"Rosenberg once again sweeps readers into an adventurous bygone world that is both foreign and familiar. Her characters come alive in ways that we can relate to in all our humanity, even as the descriptions of western frontier days live only in our imaginations. Rosenberg has expertly brought our imaginations to life with her reliably descriptive talents that made this reader forget that she was anywhere but the world of the pages."

Camille Di Maio, bestselling author of Come Fly With Me