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Our Declaration of Independence proclaims: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Many of our ancestors fled foreign shores, sailing to Ellis Island as their entry point to a new world in earnest pursuit of these rights. However, the rigorous inspections at Ellis Island did not guarantee entry in the U.S. The “Isle of hope, Isle of tears” and the great city of New York—were rarely the havens imagined, especially for vulnerable women.

Join Susan Meissner and me Thursday, July 14 @ 7PM for Save Ellis Island’s Virtual Author Series as we discuss my book, BAND OF SISTERS. Once you register a Zoom link will be sent the day of the free event.

All proceeds from optional sales of Band of Sisters will go to support Save Ellis Island’s mission to restore the 29 buildings in the Historic Hospital Complex.

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BAND OF SISTERS

Maureen O’Reilly and her younger sister flee Ireland in hope of claiming the life promised to their father over twenty years before. After surviving the rigors of Ellis Island, Maureen learns that their benefactor, Colonel Wakefield, has died. His family, refusing to own his Civil War debt, casts her out. Alone, impoverished, and in danger of deportation, Maureen connives to obtain employment in a prominent department store. But she soon discovers that the elegant facade hides a secret that threatens every vulnerable woman in the city.

Despite her family’s disapproval, Olivia Wakefield determines to honor her father’s debt but can’t find Maureen. Unexpected help comes from a local businessman, whom Olivia begins to see as more than an ally, even as she fears the secrets he’s hiding. As women begin disappearing from the store, Olivia rallies influential ladies in her circle to help Maureen take a stand against injustice and fight for the lives of their growing band of sisters. But can either woman open her heart to divine leading or the love it might bring?

Band of Sisters is a story straight from my heart to readers. I hope you’ll join us.

God’s blessings, and happy summer reading,

Cathy

Bestselling, Christy Hall of Fame, and Carol and INSPY Award-winning author, Cathy Gohlke writes novels steeped with inspirational lessons, speaking of world and life events through the lens of history. She champions the battle against oppression, celebrating the freedom found only in Christ. When not traveling to historic sites for research, she and her husband of 39 years, Dan, divide their time between Northern Virginia and the Jersey Shore, enjoying time with their grown children and grandchildren. Visit her website at www.cathygohlke.com, and find her on Facebook at CathyGohlkeBooks; on Bookbub (@ CathyGohlke); and on YouTube, where you can subscribe to Book Gems with Cathy Gohlke for short videos of book recommendations.