Every now and then you come across a book that keeps you up until you finish it. This is that book! Historical fiction at it's best; based on a true moment in history.
Sara was one of many Jews who came to America in the early 1900s. She landed in New York as a teenager. On the boat crossing the Atlantic, Sara realized she had a special gift- that of a matchmaker. She grew up in New York in a poor neighborhood. She experienced much resistance from Jewish men in the community who did matchmaking as a profession, common at that time. Sara's father encouraged her to get an education, the only way out of poverty.
Abby is Sara's granddaughter. What a special relationship they had! Abby is an attorney, a divorce attorney. Her grandmother dies and leaves a void in her life, but her words stay with her every day. Is she in the right profession? She feels like she is working to tear couples apart, not putting them together, not focusing on love. Abby goes rogue considering the feelings of others and matching it with her gift. Will Abby find love of her own?
This is a wonderful book. I could not put it down. I learned about the Jewish matchmakers as a profession during that time in history. At the end of the book, the author explains the traditions of this group during this time in history.
*I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book will be published on September 20, 2022. Don't miss this one!
