Laura Matson Hahn

The Heart Code: a Novel Laura Matson Hahn

"Follow Your Heart" the universe whispers ... but who ever shows you how? Meet Gamma Howe: a wise, Bohemian born grandmother whose last wish is to help her only granddaughter follow her own truth, rather than succumb to her mother's grandiose plans for her future. Gamma Howe: now sixty years old, a widow living in Connecticut with her son and daughter-in-law, feels compelled to return to her beloved homeland with 16-year-old Celeste, in the hope that her only heir will embrace the magic of their Bohemian heritage and discover the wisdom of her own Heart Code. But Celeste's mother Myrtle, an Irish immigrant, has other plans for that very same summer. With an eye on the richest family in town, she has already wrangled a series of party invitations to introduce Celeste to society, in the hope of securing the best husband for her daughter and a high social status for herself. But the next four years do not unfold according to anyone's plans as Celeste struggles to understand her grandmother's counsel to follow the yes in her heart. If only she could be sure what that meant. "How will I know what's true for me?" Celeste asks Gamma. "How do I find my contentment?" The Heart Code is a universal story of a young woman's quest to hear and heed her heart's voice. Set in 1930's Connecticut, Czechoslovakia's Bohemia and New York City, this heartwarming, inspirational adventure follows three friends, two families and one unforgettable grandmother over two continents and four years as it reveals the map for discovering one's own heart wisdom ... and the secrets of the Bohemian Way carried in six copper bracelets. An old fashioned tale with strong characters, robust action, contemporary themes and a tonic to quench the thirst of anyone seeking to find their unique, true path. Romance, Adventure, Intrigue, A Family Saga, A Coming of Age story for every age. A tale of personal growth and resurgence through visionary wisdom based on the modern day heart-science combined with the lore of the historic, original Bohemians, the Boii Celts, circa 3000 BCE; wrapped around a wise and loving grandmother anyone would love to call their own.