First published 2011
Josefa Segovia, a Mexican immigrant, arrives in 1890s San Francisco seeking a new life. But her plans are upended when she's wrongfully accused of murder. Facing a racist justice system, Josefa must outwit dangerous foes and confront her own painful past to clear her name and forge her own destiny. In this sweeping historical novel, one woman's quest for freedom becomes an unforgettable testament to the immigrant experience.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, social-justice
Setting: San Francisco
Period: 1890s
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Content warnings: racism, violence