The Velvet Box
The Velvet Box
Eleven-year-old Nellie Cox longs to be free from the torment of her abusive uncle Eddie, but in 1920s North Carolina, secret sins are to be buried away in shame, never to be mentioned. With nowhere to go and no one to help, Nellie must depend on her own resourcefulness to survive.
When her mother returns home from years spent in a mental hospital, Nellie believes her prayers for escape have been answered. She hatches one elaborate plan after another to marry her beautiful mama off to the handsome Dr. Walker, who Nellie is sure will whisk them away to a new life. But as each attempt fails, Nellie loses hope, until she finally learns to rely on a power greater than anything she has ever known.
“The story of a precocious 11-year-old girl living in the South, who’s a victim of physical and sexual abuse. The writing style is excellent, filled with wonderful similes such as: “The barrel pointed in my direction, its two holes peering at me like the eyes of a rattler.” The story is told in first person, and is entertaining and deeply disturbing at the same time. A powerful book about family ties, love and forgiveness.” – EH, Atlanta, GA
“The Velvet Box is a powerful story well told. The book has engaging characters, each dealing with life’s challenges the best way they know how. As a man, it shed light on some of the issues of child sexual abuse and why it is so difficult for children to escape it clutches. The book is funny, uplifting and ultimately hopeful.” – WH, Atlanta, GA
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