Band of Sisters
“Band of Sisters” by Cathy Gohlke is a historical fiction novel published by Tyndale House Publishers in 2012. This 432-page book follows the journey of Maureen O’Reilly and her younger sister as they flee Ireland in search of a better life promised to their father. Upon arriving at Ellis Island, Maureen faces unexpected challenges when she learns that their benefactor has died, leaving her alone and in danger of deportation. As she navigates the complexities of city life, she finds work in a department store, only to uncover dark secrets that threaten the safety of vulnerable women.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family life, cultural heritage, and the fight against injustice. As Maureen struggles to secure her place in a new world, Olivia Wakefield, the benefactor’s daughter, seeks to honor her father’s legacy while grappling with her own feelings for a local businessman. The story explores the bond between sisters and the strength found in community as Olivia rallies support to help Maureen confront the dangers they face. This edition presents a rich tapestry of 20th-century life, emphasizing the resilience of women in the face of adversity.
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Maureen O’Reilly and her younger sister flee Ireland in hope of claiming the life promised to their father over twenty years before. After surviving the rigors of Ellis Island, Maureen learns that their benefactor, Colonel Wakefield, has died. His family, refusing to own his Civil War debt, casts her out. Alone, impoverished, and in danger of deportation, Maureen connives to obtain employment in a prominent department store. But she soon discovers that the elegant facade hides a secret that threatens every vulnerable woman in the city.
Despite her family’s disapproval, Olivia Wakefield determines to honor her father’s debt but can’t find Maureen. Unexpected help comes from a local businessman, whom Olivia begins to see as more than an ally, even as she fears the secrets he’s hiding. As women begin disappearing from the store, Olivia rallies influential ladies in her circle to help Maureen take a stand against injustice and fight for the lives of their growing band of sisters. But can either woman open her heart to divine leading or the love it might bring?
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