Shadows of the White City, Jocelyn Green
Shadows of the White City, Jocelyn Green
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Shadows of the White City

Author: Jocelyn Green

Narrator: Leah Horowitz

Unabridged: 14 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/02/2021


Synopsis

She promised a dying father she would keep his daughter safe. She can’t fail now.

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.

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.

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?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather

This is one of my most anticipated releases for 2021, as I am a fan of both Jocelyn Green and all things Chicago. So if this book disappointed me, I knew it was going to be a hard fall! But it truly wasn't. Set during the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, Shadows of the White City continues Sylvie's stor......more

Goodreads review by Maureen

The setting for this book is the 1893's World's Fair, and it takes place in Chicago, Il. Through the words of the author we take in this spectacular event, and visit many of the expositions. We are given a bit of sweet romance, a kidnapping, a meeting with some dark character looking to receive thei......more

Goodreads review by Shirley

Freedom to Choose A wonderful story of love, understanding and forgiveness. The wisdom to know when to hold on and when to let go. A feeling of belonging which all of us need to have. In the background of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair we experience the lights, sounds and magic of the world's fair. The......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

From the opulence of the World’s Fair to the grittiness of the city’s underworld, Jocelyn Green paints a fascinating picture of 1893 Chicago. Sylvie and Kristof are endearing characters, each seeking significance through the lives of their loved ones – and when those loved ones fail them or reject t......more