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Discover a gripping historical fiction with "The Bereaved" that takes you on a heart-wrenching journey through the shadows of the Orphan Train. Authored by Julia Park Tracey, this trade paperback explores the harrowing life of Martha, a bereaved mother fighting against the odds in 1859 New York City. As a woman with limited rights, Martha is faced with unimaginable challenges after losing her husband and her children's safety is threatened by predatory forces. In her desperate bid for survival, she seeks refuge at the Home for the Friendless, a cornerstone institution providing food and shelter to street kids in desperate need. However, tragedy strikes when her two eldest children are indentured to work through the infamous Orphan Train, while her youngest are placed for adoption. With the Civil War looming, Martha's relentless determination to reunite her family reflects the resilience of a mother's love against a backdrop of societal injustice. This compelling narrative not only sheds light on a dark chapter in American history but also highlights themes of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of those who are bereaved. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this poignant tale of survival and motherhood. Free shipping available, with delivery in up to 6 weeks. Order now and explore the depths of human experience in "The Bereaved".
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781736795422
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Sibylline Press
Description:
Based on her research into her grandfather’s past as an adopted child, Julia Park Tracey has created a mesmerizing work of historical fiction illuminating the darkest side of the Orphan Train.
In 1859, women have few rights, even to their own children. When her husband dies and her children become wards of a predator, Martha – bereaved and scared – flees their beloved country home taking the children with her to the squalor of New York City. But as a naïve woman alone, preyed on by male employers, she soon finds herself nearly destitute. The Home for the Friendless offers free food, clothing, and schooling to New York’s street kids and Martha secures a place temporarily for her children there. When she returns for them, she discovers that the Society has indentured her two eldest out to work via the Orphan Train, and has placed her two youngest for adoption. The Society refusing to help and with the Civil War erupting around her, Martha sets out to reclaim each of them.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781736795422
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Sibylline Press
Description:
Based on her research into her grandfather’s past as an adopted child, Julia Park Tracey has created a mesmerizing work of historical fiction illuminating the darkest side of the Orphan Train.
In 1859, women have few rights, even to their own children. When her husband dies and her children become wards of a predator, Martha – bereaved and scared – flees their beloved country home taking the children with her to the squalor of New York City. But as a naïve woman alone, preyed on by male employers, she soon finds herself nearly destitute. The Home for the Friendless offers free food, clothing, and schooling to New York’s street kids and Martha secures a place temporarily for her children there. When she returns for them, she discovers that the Society has indentured her two eldest out to work via the Orphan Train, and has placed her two youngest for adoption. The Society refusing to help and with the Civil War erupting around her, Martha sets out to reclaim each of them.