{"product_id":"lace-curtain-paperback","title":"Lace Curtain - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeanne Charters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe daughter of Irish immigrants and the son of an African slave forge their own destiny in Boston, in this compelling sequel to \u003ci\u003eShanty Gold\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston, 1870\u003c\/i\u003e. Nellie's mom and Neo's father met on a coffin ship sailing from Ireland to America, a journey they barely survived. Having heard this tale since childhood, the two teenagers now crave an adventure of their own. When an unfounded rumor gets Nellie suspended from school and puts her future in jeopardy, the lifelong friends flee to New York City to join a circus. And though their escapade is short-lived, it teaches both of them about courage, kindness, and acceptance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rising above her scandalous background, Nellie inches toward her dream of becoming a teacher, while Neo battles against prejudice and hatred to marry the woman he loves. As they struggle with the hopes and expectations laid upon them by their parents, they'll navigate through tragedy and betrayal on a journey towards their hearts' true desires. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShanty Gold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Charters interweaves many important topics--immigration, civil rights, women's rights--into her exciting novel . . . Gripping.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The story of a young Irish girl's struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice.\" --Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"To read \u003ci\u003eShanty Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is to immerse oneself in a wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life. . . . A tale that will grab your heart and senses, with twists and turns along the way.\" --Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693747146815,"sku":"9781504080217","price":33.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d0a83efdd1a9fb5c69b8ef6f77d5a99d.webp?v=1764999836","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/lace-curtain-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}