Ona's Tears

A Deeply Moving Family Saga

Set in early 20th century Baltimore, and reaching back into Tsarist Russian occupied

Lithuania, Ona's Tears is a remarkable tale of loss and resilience, based

on true stories. Aldona, a young woman reeling from tragedy and persecution,

assumes her sister Ona's identity. She flees from Kaunas, Lithuania, to Baltimore,

Maryland.

As Annie, she must maintain a false marriage and work long hours in a garment

factory. Her struggle is lightened by her immigrant community and two B & O

Railroad workers closest to her.

This rich, emotional novel explores Annie's life, as well as the lives of her family

left behind an ocean away. It explores profound themes of identity, sacrifice, and

the enduring strength of women, reminiscent of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale

or Min Jin Lee's Pachinko. It is a powerful story of resilience, unbreakable

family bonds, and the desperate hope for a new future under the shadow of an

unforgiving past.