September 1911. On Ellis Island in New York Harbor, nurse Clara Wood cannot face returning to Manhattan, where the man she loved fell to his death in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Then, while caring for a fevered immigrant whose own loss mirrors hers, she becomes intrigued by a name embroidered onto the scarf he carries …and finds herself caught in a dilemma that compels her to confront the truth about the assumptions she’s made. Will what she learns devastate her or free her?
September 2011. On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, widow Taryn Michaels has convinced herself that she is living fully, working in a charming specialty fabric store and raising her daughter alone. Then a long-lost photograph appears in a national magazine, and she is forced to relive the terrible day her husband died in the collapse of the World Trade Towers …the same day a stranger reached out and saved her. Will a chance reconnection and a century-old scarf open Taryn’s eyes to the larger forces at work in her life?
This sounds like such an amazing book I knew I had to share about it! I'm also so excited to be able to give a copy away! This giveaway is for US only and please no Po Boxes.
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Sounds like a great book! Can't wait to read it
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Hi Laura! I'm just hopping along Susan's blog tour - I'm a book blogger also hosting Susan. I'm not trying to win the prize package - let it go to a reader. I just wanted to stop by to say hello. I've got my cup of tea by my side, enjoying the hop and meeting new people and new blogs. I've really enjoyed reading your book reviews - I've made some notes for my TBR pile. And, of course, I loved reading Susan's book! Hope you're having a great day, Laura. Cheers! - Julie
ReplyDeleteMy very absolute favorite is the two-Jane story and Lucy should have a follow-up! She was sturdy-steady and a dear friend in Lady in Waiting. My ancestors came through Ellis Island. I am second-generation American born. I would love to win A Fall of Marigolds and the prize basket gifts!
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Thank you for hosting Susan's new book. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
I have a necklace of my grandmother's that means a lot to me. Ellis Island has always fascinated me. Can't wait to read this book.
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I have a mother-of-pearl cross my mother gave me shortly before she died (when I was a teen.) It is one of my most prized possessions.
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ReplyDeleteI have a quilt my grandmother made that I hold near and dear to me reminds me of her
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The cover totally remind me of Sarah Jio books, and I love those!
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ReplyDeleteI have a funny little Peppermint Patty figure that means a lot to me, as it ties me to childhood memories of my Dad. I actually wrote about it but can't share the link since my entire blog seems to be missing. Aaah!!!
I would love to win this book. A treasured item I have is an apron that my grandmother made and wore many times!
ReplyDeleteThis books sounds so good! I would love to read it. I found the research history so fascinating...I would love to one day be able to visit Ellis Island! The one item I have that carries strong memories, is the picture of several wild horses that are in the herd that frequent the area in Arizona that was set aside for them. That is where I chose to spread the ashes of my 17 yr old daughter that passed away due to cancer in 2007. She loved horses and that was her wish from the "Make-A-Wish" foundation...she wanted her own horse. Her wish was granted and she was able to enjoy her horse for about 6 wks prior to passing away.
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I have a mini photo album filled with snapshots of my first dog. My dad brought him home when I was 4 years old and he left for the Rainbow Bridge the year I turned 18. The memories come rushing back every time I run across that little album and browse through the photos.
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