The Girls with No Names
By Serena Burdick
I am so glad you all enjoyed this book . I too had enjoyed it and wanted to share it with my book club buddies. It was so nice to see everyone!!! I’m so sorry that I had technical difficulties. Thank you Maria R. for reading most of the questions and all of you for giving me a helping hand. I Love you guys!!!
Growing up in New York City in the 1910s, Luella and Effie realize that even as wealthy young women, their freedoms come with limits. When they discover a shocking secret about their father, Luella becomes emboldened to do as she pleases. Effie suspects her father has sent Luella to the House of Mercy and has herself committed to save her sister. Effie’s own escape seems impossible unless she can trust an enigmatic girl named Mable. They rely on each other to survive. Through the inherent cruelty of the world these characters inhabited, it made this an upsetting read at times. Although there was a consistent presence of hope and resilience. It portrayed a tale of hope, courage and sisterhood of the girls confined in the House of Mercy for daring to break the rules.
Wishing you all good health and staying safe,
With Love, Millie
Hi Bookworms!
ReplyDeleteThanks Millie for hosting! I really enjoyed this book, great story of sisterhood and perseverance! So sad what they had to endure from a place that you think was supposed to be a safe haven (The Mercy House)
Take care all, continue to be safe and healthy!! Yes hope to see you in September!
Be blessed
Mary
Hi Everyone!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed our Zoom meeting last month, thanks for hosting Millie, such an amazing and sad story. Congratulations on your retirement, enjoy every minute of it!!! Robin, thanks for the great blog posting, I loved all the info about the House of Mercy, the gypsies and the turn of the century, so interesting. Also the music was perfect!
Have a wonderful summer to all who aren't joining on Monday! Enjoy July 4th weekend!
Love,
Robin A