First published 2011
In 1920s New York City, a young Irish woman faces an impossible choice. She has built a new existence for herself in America, far from the familiar landscapes of her homeland. But across the Atlantic, her husband waits in Ireland, representing the life she left behind. The bustling streets of New York offer opportunities and freedoms she never imagined, while Ireland holds the bonds of marriage and tradition. As she navigates between these two worlds, she must decide which life truly belongs to her. Her story captures the heart of the immigrant experience, where leaving home means more than crossing an ocean. It means choosing between who you were and who you might become. The decision she makes will define not just her future, but her understanding of love, loyalty, and belonging.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: choosing-between-two-worlds, fish-out-of-water
Setting: New York, Ireland
Period: 1920s
368 pages · Kindle Edition · William Morrow Paperbacks