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A Wolff in the Family (2024)
Francine Falk-Allen
"A Wolff in the Family lives up to its name, following the Wolff family through the early years of the 20th century. But it's more than that - it's a saga of life in the West, complete with vivid descriptions of injustices toward women and children, interrupted educations, love, and loss, all told in the vernacular of the era. This well-crafted novel will break your heart, bring you joy, and make you grateful to be living in the 21st century."
Sleeping in the Sun (2024)
Joanne Howard
"Set against the backdrop of India in the 1930s, Sleeping in the Sun tells the story of the Hintons, a family of American missionaries sent to bring Christianity to the city of Midnapore. Told from the point of view of Gene, the Hintons' youngest son, and Arthur, their Indian servant, this sweeping historical novel flawlessly transports readers to another time and place. Political, racial, and interpersonal conflicts ensure you won't be able to put it down. I know I couldn't."
