The Matchmaker's Gift: A Novel

Sara Glikman is a talented matchmaker in 1910s New York's Lower East Side, but is dominated by older men who see her as a threat to their traditions. Her granddaughter, Abby, inherits her collection of handwritten journals, but finds more questions than answers. She must sacrifice her career to keep her grandmother's promise to a stranger.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Sara Glikman, a talented matchmaker in 1910's New York's Lower East Side, faces opposition from devout older men who view her as a threat to their traditions and livelihoods. After secretly making matches for over a decade, Sara must fight for recognition and her rightful place among her peers.

Two generations later, Sara's granddaughter, Abby, is a successful Manhattan divorce attorney representing the city's wealthiest clients. When Sara dies, Abby inherits her collection of handwritten journals detailing her matches. However, Abby finds more questions than answers. Why did Sara leave this library to her, and what did she hope Abby would discover? Why does Abby's once-compelling work feel inconsequential and flawed? Is Abby willing to sacrifice her career to keep her grandmother's promise to a stranger? And is love at first sight a real possibility?

Through her journey, Abby learns about Sara's struggles, sacrifices, and unwavering belief in the power of love. She discovers that Sara's matches were not just about finding soulmates but about creating connections and transforming lives. Abby realizes that her grandmother's legacy is more than just a collection of journals but a testament to the power of love and the importance of following one's heart.

In the end, Abby makes a decision that honors her grandmother's legacy and her own dreams. She continues to pursue her career as a divorce attorney but also takes up the mantle of matchmaker, using Sara's methods and intuition to help others find love and happiness. Sara's story inspires Abby to embrace her own gifts and passions, and to believe in the power of love to change the world.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 208 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250819499