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Lace Curtain

Jeanne Charters

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English
Open Road Media
03 May 2023
The daughter of Irish immigrants and the son of an African slave forge their own destiny in Boston, in this compelling sequel to Shanty Gold.

Boston, 1870. Nellie's mom and Neo's father met on a coffin ship sailing from Ireland to America, a journey they barely survived. Having heard this tale since childhood, the two teenagers now crave an adventure of their own. When an unfounded rumor gets Nellie suspended from school and puts her future in jeopardy, the lifelong friends flee to New York City to join a circus. And though their escapade is short-lived, it teaches both of them about courage, kindness, and acceptance.

Rising above her scandalous background, Nellie inches toward her dream of becoming a teacher, while Neo battles against prejudice and hatred to marry the woman he loves. As they struggle with the hopes and expectations laid upon them by their parents, they'll navigate through tragedy and betrayal on a journey towards their hearts' true desires.

Praise for Shanty Gold

""Charters interweaves many important topics-immigration, civil rights, women's rights-into her exciting novel... Gripping."" -Kirkus Reviews

""The story of a young Irish girl's struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice."" -Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series

""To read Shanty Gold is to immerse oneself in a wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life.... A tale that will grab your heart and senses, with twists and turns along the way."" -Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series
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Imprint:   Open Road Media
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 133mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   408g
ISBN:   9781504080217
ISBN 10:   1504080211
Series:   Daughters of Ireland
Pages:   358
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jeanne Charters is a veteran of the broadcast television industry. She was vice president of marketing for Viacom TV and opened her own broadcast ad agency, Charters Marketing. Charters grew up believing she'd be a stay-at-home mom and live in her hometown in Ohio for the rest of her life. However, after four children and a divorce, Charters ended up in Albany, New York, where she met and married Matt Restivo, her husband of thirty-five years and counting. Charters and Restivo moved to Asheville, North Carolina, after retirement. Beyond her novels, she has also written for magazines and newspapers.

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