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A City Tossed and Broken by Judy Blundell
From National Book Award-winning author Judy Blundell, a thrilling account of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.
When
Minnie Bonner's father disappears after losing the Bonners'
Philadelphia tavern, the wealthy gentleman Edward Sump, led by his
avaricious wife, offers Minnie a chance to work as a lady's maid to
support her family. The Sumps have grand plans, grander than the city of
Philadelphia can offer, however, and decide to move to San Francisco --
the greatest city in the west. But when a powerful earthquake strikes,
Minnie finds herself the sole survivor among them. After the dust
settles, Minnie discovers a bag belonging to the Sumps filled with cash
and papers that could drastically change her fortune. With no one else
to claim it, Minnie has turned into an heiress overnight.
Wealth
comes at a price, though, and she is soon wrapped up in a deception that
leads her down a dangerous path. As the aftermath of the earthquake
ravages the city, Minnie continues to maintain her new identity. That
is, until a mysterious but familiar stranger appears. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
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