Captivated by the the city of the early 20th Century! A book set in New York

  • Book: Ellis Island
  • Location: County Mayo, New York City (NYC)
  • Author: Kate Kerrigan

Review Author: Isabella Orff

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From the poverty of County Mayo to the skyscrapers of New York, this is a really engaging tale of one woman’s journey to improve her lot (and that of her husband, John). Rife with wonderful detail, the reader can explore the city, just before the Wall Street Crash, cars, electricity, phones, pomp and glitz…. as well as rolling descriptions of the harsh life (and beautiful scenery) in Ireland either side of the New York sojourn. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.

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