Veiled in Smoke

Name: Veiled in Smoke
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Jocelyn Green
ISBN: 9781980064374

Author: Jocelyn Green

Series: Windy City #1

Narrator: Leah Horowitz

Unabridged: 14 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/04/2020

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Romance, Historical Fiction, Women

Synopsis

Meg and Sylvie Townsend manage the family bookshop and care for their father, Stephen, a veteran still suffering in mind and spirit from his time as a POW during the Civil War. But when the Great Fire sweeps through Chicago's business district, they lose much more than just their store. The sisters become separated from their father and make a harrowing escape from the flames with the help of Chicago Tribune reporter Nate Pierce. Once the smoke clears away, they reunite with Stephen, only to learn soon after that their family friend was murdered on the night of the fire. Even more shocking, Stephen is charged with the crime and committed to the Cook County Insane Asylum. Though homeless and suddenly unemployed, Meg must not only gather the pieces of her shattered life, but prove her father's innocence before the asylum truly drives him mad.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becca

As someone who loves historical fiction I get excited when I discover a new read that covers less-explored history. Veiled in Smoke takes readers on a journey through the flames of the 1871 fire that swept through Chicago. As if cleaning up and rebuilding in the aftermath weren't enough, Meg and Syl......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne

A must-read if you like authentic historical fiction! When I picked up my first Jocelyn Green book, I was hooked. I proceeded to read all the books she has written. I love her stories and frequently find myself googling the history she writes about after I finish her books. Veiled in Smoke grabbed m......more

Goodreads review by Shirley

The Great Chicago Fire The great Chicago Fire of 1872 changed the lives of many people. It destroyed over 17,000 buildings killing 300 and leaving 100,000 homeless. This is the story of one family, the Townsend family, and how their lives changed after the fire. It is also a mystery because there is t......more