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Lippincott Street
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Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $17.99
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Published: Sep 30 2025
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.73 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Cate Leary disembarks from The Liberty into the tumultuous life of 1860 Philadelphia, a city, like herself, caught in the throes of change and controversy, struggling with identity.
Tasked by a dying mother with the safety of her younger sister in a strange city wracked by a controversy over abolition vs slavery, the odds of success appear overwhelming for her. Circumstances beyond her control play havoc with each step forward, at times the burden more than she can bear alone.
A determination forged in the years of Ireland's great hunger becomes her best ally as she, like all immigrants even to present day, works to build a successful future and fulfill a vow made to her dying mother.
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Lippincott Street is chock-full of emotion. The writing style is descriptive and beautiful at times, ringing with a particularly strong sense of subtle beauty and hope ... [It] is an emotionally resonant snapshot of the life of Irish immigrants in the 1860's, hardship and all. It's sad, yes, but also stunning with quietly beautiful prose and characters who inspire hope even in the face of the truly terrible. -Independent Book Review
Lippincott Street by Sharon A. Ewing tells the tale of an Irish family leaving their famine-stricken homeland to fulfill the American dream. Ewing places readers inside Cate's daily experiences of misfortune. Cate's character growth demonstrates that women often bear not just the responsibility of caring for their families and loved ones, but also the duty of nurturing communities as they face loss and the challenge of reconstructing their lives. I admire how the story demonstrates that 'home' is much more than a physical structure. Historical fiction enthusiasts will also love this thought-provoking read. - Readers' Favorite
A vivid, exciting account of the sometimes heart-breaking experiences of a pair of young Irish immigrants in 19th century America-meticulously researched, with interesting characters and an appealing young protagonist. - Michael Raleigh, author of In the Castle of the Flynns and Poe Street
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