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Rachel Rodrigues, a 16‑year‑old Jewish immigrant from Poland, arrives in New York with hopes inspired by the Statue of Liberty and the promise of a better life. Working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, she finds both hardship and companionship. While attracted to the dignified Joshua Fine, who desires a traditional home together, she also meets Nathan Meyers, a modern reporter who encourages her to embrace her American identity. As a factory tragedy looms, Rachel must decide whether her heritage or her heart will guide her choice of love and life in America.
First publish date: November 1986
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Vivian Schurfranz
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