The Heart Listens by Helen Van Slyke is a captivating tale that chronicles the life of a woman as she navigates the highs and lows of a rich and complex journey. From the bustling streets of Boston in the roaring 1920s to the glamorous art-deco era of 1930s Manhattan, and finally to the glittering California of the 1970s, the novel spans several decades, exploring themes of love, loss, personal triumph, and tragedy. With vivid depictions of different times and places, The Heart Listens takes readers through moments of crisis, ecstasy, and everything in between.