A New Home for the Irish Daughter: A totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel

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Maggie gazes out at the new and bustling city, promising herself she will do whatever it takes to make it her home, the place where she can finally follow her dreams… Chicago, 1892: Maggie O’Halloran knows she is lucky to have escaped New York City with her life, after a notorious gang threatened her and her brother. Now, twisting the wedding ring on her finger, she knows her friend Brendan O’Donoghue ’s plan to pretend to be married is sensible. But can she really pretend to be his wife when she doesn’t love him with her whole heart? Walking Chicago’s cobbled streets, Maggie is more resolved than ever to rebuild her life and when she secures a job at the famous department store, Marshall Field & Company, she is delighted. But when ghosts of her past appear in the millinery department, she knows her true identity could be revealed at any moment, and her dreams once more reduced to ash. When a chance encounter leads to Maggie making hats for Chicago’s World’s Fair, her desire to become fully independent feels closer than ever. But as gossip swirls about her relationship with her benefactor, can Maggie keep her head held high in this city she now calls home? When Brendan finds himself in a perilous situation, Maggie’s courage is tested more than ever before. With danger looming, can she and Brendan survive it together? Or will they once more need to flee their home to find safety, and a chance to begin again? The second book in the sweeping Maggie O’Halloran series, this is a heartbreaking and epic story about the importance of finding home and following your heart. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Kristin Harmel and Jean Grainger. Readers are loving A New Home for the Irish Daughter : “ Loved … Powerful , enthralling and utterly engaging .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ My heart broke … Wow … A deeply emotional, hope-filled and gripping historical fiction read!” Layered Pages , ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A captivating story… Wonderful … Fantastic … A must-read .” Page Turners , ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow … Loved … Kept me hooked .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I loved it just as much as the first book… Another captivating read in this series.” leona.omahony , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Heartbreaking … There were unexpected twists and turns I couldn’t have seen coming and I enjoyed this book so much.” Vegan Book Blogger , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A clean historical romance about an Irish immigrant woman building a new life in 1890s Chicago while pretending to be married. Contains mild peril from past gang threats and themes of deception, but no graphic content.