Shadows of the White City - (The Windy City Saga) by Jocelyn Green (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Sylvie Townsend's Polish ward, Rose, goes missing at the World's Fair, her life unravels. Brushed off by the authorities, Sylvie turns to her boarder and Rose's violin instructor, Kristof Bartok, for help searching the immigrant communities. When the unexpected happens, will Sylvie be able to accept the change that comes her way?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The one thing Sylvie Townsend wants most is what she feared she was destined never to have--a family of her own. But taking in Polish immigrant Rose Dabrowski to raise and love quells those fears--until seventeen-year-old Rose goes missing at the World's Fair, and Sylvie's world unravels.<br/><br/>Brushed off by the authorities, Sylvie turns to her boarder, Kristof Bartok, for help. He is Rose's violin instructor and the concertmaster for the Columbian Exposition Orchestra, and his language skills are vital to helping Sylvie navigate the immigrant communities where their search leads. <br/><br/>From the glittering architecture of the fair to the dark houses of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods, they're taken on a search that points to Rose's long-lost family. Is Sylvie willing to let the girl go? And as Kristof and Sylvie grow closer, can she reconcile her craving for control with her yearning to belong?<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><b>She promised a dying father she would keep his daughter safe. <br/>She can't fail now.<br/></b><br/>The one thing Sylvie Townsend wants most is what she feared she would never have--a family of her own. But taking in Polish immigrant Rose Dabrowski to raise and love quells those fears--until seventeen-year-old Rose goes missing at the World's Fair, and Sylvie's life unravels.<br/><br/>With nowhere else to turn, Sylvie seeks help from her boarder and Rose's violin instructor, Kristof Bartok. Fluent in several languages, his skills are vital to helping Sylvie navigate the immigrant and international communities where their investigation leads.<br/><br/>From the glittering architecture of the Fair to the dark houses of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods, they're taken on a search that points to Rose's long-lost family. Is Sylvie willing to let the girl go? And as Kristof and Sylvie grow closer, can she reconcile her craving for control with her yearning to belong?<br/><br/><b>"An evocative tale about surrendered dreams and life's unexpected bends in the road, </b><b><i>Shadows of the White City</i></b><b> satisfies in every way!"</b>--TAMERA ALEXANDER, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>Colors of Truth</i> and <i>A Lasting Impression<br/><br/></i>"This superbly told story offers tension throughout and many unexpected plot twists. The descriptions of the 1893 World's Fair and the excellent map at the beginning help readers orient themselves within the Fair. A well-paced story with credible characters; highly recommended."<b><i>--Historical Novels Review</i></b><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jocelyn Green</b> is the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including <i>Veiled in Smoke, The Mark of the King</i>, <i>A Refuge Assured</i>, and <i>Between Two Shores</i>. Her books have garnered starred reviews from <i>Booklist</i> and <i>Publishers Weekly</i> and have been honored with the Christy Award and the Golden Scroll. Jocelyn lives with her family in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.
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