Books like Palace beautiful by Sarah DeFord Williams
After the Williams family relocates to Salt Lake City in 1985, thirteen‑year‑old Sadie stumbles upon a secret keep‑away in their new attic. Inside lies a historic diary that recounts the devastating influenza epidemic of 1918‑19, offering a vivid glimpse into widespread illness, quarantine measures and personal loss during that era. With her sister and a new friend, Sadie reads the worn pages, learning how a family's past intersects with her present and inspiring them to confront the echoes of history within their own household.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Sarah DeFord Williams
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