First published 2014
In 1911 Coney Island, Coralie swims as the star mermaid in her father's Museum of Extraordinary Things. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious photographer named Eddie, their lives become intertwined with the aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. As Eddie's past as a Russian immigrant collides with Coralie's sheltered existence, they must confront the secrets and tragedy that threaten to tear them apart. In this lush, evocative tale, Coralie and Eddie's impassioned love story unfolds against the gritty backdrop of early 20th century New York.
Genres: romance, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: New York, New York (State)
Period: 20th Century
368 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: death