ZANESVILLE, Ohio, March 27, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The life of an artist, be it poet, visual artist and others, is not always easy. In fact, their way is often the most difficult because there are really no clear road maps for them to follow to achieve their goals. Follow the journey of a beautiful and talented young artist who leaves the comforts of her home to realize her dream in The Life and Loves of Alexandra, a novel by Sallie Harcourt Haven.
Alexandra Cunningham is a sheltered young portrait artist who leaves her family and its security in Hudson Valley to venture out in New York City. She lives simply, struggling to make ends meet and to establish herself as an accomplished artist in a very competitive world. She finds a patron and meets the love of her life who unwittingly embroils her in the criminal activity of others. Set in the colorful backdrop of the fifties, Alexandra finds herself uneasily torn between the old ways and values, and the newer, freer ways of the emerging sixties.
Will Alexandra enjoy her life and love? Will she be able to triumph over adversity? Unravel The Life and Loves of Alexandra as author Sallie Harcourt Haven entices you with a mesmerizing tale of deep family love, generosity, kindness, as well as the darker side of human nature.
About the Author
Sallie Haven came originally from the lower Hudson Valley where her family lived for many generations. Her first two novels are set there. She originally sang opera and oratorio. She attended Smith College, received her B.A. and M.A. at SUNY-Albany and her Ph.D. in Sociology from the Union Institute. Her interest in diverse cultures began at the Harvard Yenching Institute as editorial secretary for the Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies. Dr. Haven taught at Skidmore College, SUNY-Albany and for many years for Elmira College. She is now widowed and has four children, all of whom function in the performing arts.
The Life and Loves of Alexandra * by Sallie Harcourt Haven
Publication Date: March 18, 2008
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