The Next Ship Home [Book Review] #ThrowbackThursday #BookX #BookBlogger #Blogger #TheNextShipHome #Immigrants #EllisIsland #NewYorkCity #HistoricalFiction

The Next Ship Home is a compelling story of immigration, corruption/abuse, cultural differences, friendship, and women supporting women.

The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb (cover) Image: a woman in a long white cottom dress stands with her back to the camera looking out over the bay at Ellis Island

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Ellis Island (1902), Immigration, Friendship, Women Supporting Women

Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. Today, I’m sharing an immigrant story, The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb.

I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.

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In 1902, two young women meet at Ellis Island. Francesca and her ill sister are new arrivals from Italy and they attempt to gain entry into the United States. Their arrival coincides with Alma’s first day on the job. Alma spots the sisters and offers her help. As Francesca and Alma encounter corruption, abuse, and mistreatment, they forge a friendship.

Ellis Island in 1905
Ellis Island in 1905 (image source: Wikipedia)

Thoughtful themes and page-turning plot…


Do you love stories about Ellis Island?

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