Deceptive Calm

De: Patricia Skipper

Narrado por: Tanya Reuter

Against the turbulent backdrop of declared martial law in South Carolina, a stunning light-skinned beauty, Vanessa, lives in a Catholic orphanage for Blacks. After a series of racial traumas, Vanessa obtains the birth certificate of a deceased white baby and uses this document to assume the child's identity. She moves to California and enrolls at UC Berkeley under her newly acquired name.

Vanessa marries into one of California's wealthiest families. Her charmed life abruptly ends eighteen months after the birth of her first child who is diagnosed with sickle cell trait. Discovering that the woman he married is Black, as is his toddler son, Vanessa's ruthless husband plots his revenge but they both survive. The police investigation that follows seems pretty clear-cut until a curious, young detective uncovers some clues to her private life where nothing is as it appears. The aftermath of the discovery brings down a pillar of San Francisco society.

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A southern childhood sweetheart

I really loved this book. The main character was a favorite. Her story was full of love, sadness and adventure. A must read for women

Decent Read

Deceptive Calm started out a bit slow for my taste. it was a fairly decent read, however I could have done without all of the unnecessary cursing and soft porn. I believe the overly descriptive nature of the sex scenes was more graffic than it needed to be. Most of all I was very disappointed with the end of the story. The fact that the end seems to suggest Barry was going to be with Vanessa in any capacity was stupid and unrealistic. Definitely not what I would consider a proper ending.

This book had so much potential

The book seemed good when I read the synopsis, but it did lack depth and the real plot of the story does not occur until the last couple of chapters of the book. Trigger warning this book also displays sexual violence and racial slurs. To be honest the plot was truly all over the place. There are lots of random historical facts thrown into the story and some have no relevance to the story at all.. I want to like this book so much but it’s a no for me

more than entertainment

Patricia Skipper masterfully weaves a gripping tale set against the tumultuous North Charleston, exploring racial tensions, identity, and unwavering friendships. From a harrowing Klan attack to a poignant journey of self-discovery, characters like the wise Sister Rosalie, fierce Trisha, and resilient Vanessa face unimaginable challenges and betrayals. It's an unflinching, emotionally charged narrative that resonates long after you've turned the final page, highlighting both the cruel realities of the past and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Barry and Vanessa

I love the whole book, from the beginning to the end . This book told the story of the time when there was a racial profile in the south. it talked about the KKK trying to stop a school bus fill of kids. It talked about a black surgeon who had to do important surgery on a white girl. Vanessa and Barry was in love with each other when they were young. Over the course of years, each person life changed but in the end they found each other again.