Heartwarming New Children's Novel Captures the Immigrant Experience

The Mystery of the Old Brown Suitcase by Patricia E. Topakian is a stirring children's book about an immigrant's escape from repressive Bulgaria.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 30, 2008 -- Patricia Topakian's new novel, The Mystery of the Old Brown Suitcase, tells young readers about the extraordinary courage of one young man who risked his life to escape a Communist country and find freedom in America.

In Topakian's book, two young girls discover a brown suitcase that becomes the basis of a stunning story. The girls' father tells them how he used the suitcase to travel out of a cruel Communist country to come to America and find love, happiness and freedom.
         
Written as a tribute to Topakian's husband, who escaped Bulgaria when he was a young man, this heartfelt novel is also a testament to the courage of oppressed people everywhere. Children will love the exciting adventure story, even as they learn about history and get a glimpse into the plight of immigrants. Beautifully told, The Mystery of the Old Brown Suitcase is a classic story about finding the American dream.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at queentopakian@nc.rr.com. The Mystery of the Old Brown Suitcase is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Patricia Topakian has a degree in journalism from New York University. She has worked in marketing for Revlon, owned her own apparel company, and currently owns a beverage distribution business in Raleigh, N.C. with her husband.

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