The Tender Silver Stars
In 1972, change is sweeping the world, but it isn't coming fast enough to South Carolina. Not for Triss, anyway. She has always wanted to become an attorney, but her influential grandfather who raised her won't hear of it. She attempts to go it on her own-until she commits an impetuous act that threatens to derail her life. Everlove, the daughter of a working-class family, is not looking for change, but it finds her anyway. She has always followed the rules-until one day she doesn't and blows up the life she has always known. The women meet, become friends, and help each other find new paths forward. Can the two women build new lives from the ones they shattered?
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"A memorable, character-driven read that takes you back to the early 1970s to solve an old mystery and bring lives together. Highly recommend for those who enjoyed books like Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Literary Society. I look forward to reading more from this author!" -MJ CAMPBELL, Reedsy
"This book gets 5 out of 5 stars from me for its entertaining narrative. I recommend it to fans of historical fiction who enjoy books with themes of the 1970s. If you like books about crime and investigation or books that share a perspective on discrimination, then this book is also for you." -SCHYK MARCUS, OnlineBookClub.org
"Stockwell writes enthusiastically, crafting relatable characters and plausible situations that retain interest until the very last page . . . a thought-provoking exploration of strong females and the relationships they form while negotiating their own empowerment . . . A resonant story of friendship, courage, and female empowerment." -BookLife Review, Editor's Pick
"This is a heartwarming novel where mystery, the search for justice, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship take center stage. An unputdownable read." -CARLA DAMRON, award-winning author of Justice Be Done, The Orchid Tattoo, and The Stone Necklace
"Readers who relish whimsical capers about clumsy rule breakers who impulsively get into trouble will delight in reading how Triss Littlefield wreaks havoc with good intentions." -MARTA LANE, author and creator of Trust Your Words
"The well-paced story made me turn the pages long after my bedtime. The author makes the reader care deeply, and the characters pull us into their tribe, making room for everyone in the bosom of their humble home and their rich lives." -MICKI BERTHELOT MORENCY, author of The Island Sisters
"Such a great second book for Pamela Stockwell . . . She dealt with a very tough subject with strength, tenderness, and insight. This subject is not just relevant to the 1970s, but also now." -MARY TRAUTNER, retired federal employee
"If you love Southern charm and relish stories centered around women supporting and uplifting others, this feel-good book is for you. A lovely and endearing read." -MAGGIE SMITH, author of the award-winning Truth and Other Lies
"From page one, Pamela Stockwell had me hooked. The writing is brilliant, but more than that, the characters are beautifully crafted and developed." -MARINA DELVECCHIO, author of Unsexed: Memoirs of a Prostitute's Wife and Dear Jane
"Stockwell treats each topic with care, creating a sensitive, warm-hearted novel, with just the right touch of mystery that left me wanting to return to the charm of Magnolia Avenue again and again." -LAINEY CAMERON, award-winning author and host of The Best of Women's Fiction Podcast
"I loved revisiting the era and setting of a simpler time filled with heartwarming characters you'll cheer for living in a neighborhood that reflects the importance of people and kindness over status and wealth." -JILL HANNAH ANDERSON, award-winning author of Closer to Home and Crazy Little Town Called Love
"The villains in the book are real, both people and prejudice. Yet despite some pushback, Triss and Everlove manage to face their challenges with support for one another. A tender read, for sure." -ELISE SCHILLER, author of the memoir Even If Your Heart Would Listen and the novel Watermark
"The Tender Silver Stars is a delightful story of unlikely friendship, women sticking together to raise each other up, a bad decision based on good intentions, power, and greed, that all come together thanks to a wonderful cast of characters. Highly recommend." -DENSIE WEBB, award-winning author of When Robins Appear
