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Name: Lost
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Jacqueline Davies

Set against the backdrop of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory blaze, "Lost" follows Essie Rosenfeld, a young Jewish immigrant in New York City. At sixteen, Essie leaves home to care for her six‑year‑old sister again, only to find herself working in the bustling factory floors. In her new job, she meets a mysterious heiress who has run away from her family and whose quiet wisdom mirrors the aches of survival, loss, and hope that Essie carries. Through their friendship, Essie learns to confront grief, find resilience, and re‑claim her future.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Jacqueline Davies

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