Born to Sephardic Jews in Egypt during the reign and subsequent abdication of King Farouk, Gaby lives a privileged life studying, playing tennis and attending parties. Her true passion is music and she is a very talented pianist. However Gaby’s tranquil life will change dramatically as revolution looms and the Egyptian army seizes power. As Jews, her family is in a precarious situation and a general exodus of all Europeans is imminent, presenting Gaby with painful decisions balancing parents, career, love, and religion. Gaby has several admirers, especially a wealthy family friend whom her mother prefers, but the true love of her life is Simon, an American diplomat. By the time she is not yet eighteen years old, young Gaby will have received three distinct marriage proposals, each demanding great sacrifice on her part. What does all of this portend for her future?
A Modest Silence is an exciting story written by Sheila Coral Grimes and published by Dog Ear Publishing. It takes place during a time of great change in the world. Sheila Coral Grimes was born and reared in the European quarter of Alexandria, Egypt. At age eighteen, she married a United States Foreign Service Officer. Ms. Grimes is fluent in seven languages, and as a Foreign Service spouse, served as diplomatic interpreter and French instructor in the USA and abroad. She is a professional concert pianist and has performed with orchestras internationally.
A Modest Silence
Sheila Coral Grimes
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-160844-196-9 176 pages US
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