Book of Lost Friends

In the aftermath of Reconstruction, three young women set off on a perilous quest to reunite with their long-lost family. Based on actual Lost Friends advertisements that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, the novel is a heart-wrenching tale of enduring power and an epic journey to reunite the missing.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 464 pages
\n Publication date: 29 June 2021
\n Publisher: Quercus Publishing
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From the acclaimed author of the No.1,two million-copy bestseller Before We Were Yours comes a powerful and emotional tale of a family torn apart, their desperate search for answers, and an epic journey to reunite the missing. Set in the tumultuous aftermath of Reconstruction in Louisiana, 1875, this gripping novel follows three young women: Lavinia, Juneau Jane, and Hannie. Lavinia and Juneau Jane are heiresses, driven by inheritance and financial desperation, while Hannie is torn from her mother and siblings before slavery's end. Their journey westward reignites an agonizing question: Could their long-lost family still be out there?

Fast forward to 1987, and Benedetta Silva, a first-year teacher, arrives in Augustine, Louisiana. She finds herself teaching students whose poverty-stricken lives she can scarcely comprehend. The town is impossibly set in its ways, suspicious of new ideas and new people. But amidst the gnarled live oaks and ancient plantation homes lies the century-old history of three young women, a long-ago journey, and a hidden book that could change everything.

This heart-wrenching novel is inspired by little-known historical events, based on actual Lost Friends advertisements that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War. Freed slaves desperately searched for loved ones lost to them when their families were sold off.

Tragedy, thought-provoking, but ultimately uplifting, this enthralling adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Paula McLain's writing is masterful, and her characters are unforgettable. Don't miss this unforgettable story of resilience, hope, and the power of love to overcome even the greatest of obstacles.

\n Weight: 318g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529408966\n \n