The Manhattan Confessions by Jocelyn Green

The Manhattan Confessions

Book Summary

The streets of New York are brimming with secrets, and discovering the truth means navigating danger, deception, and an unexpected romance.

Ivy Malone, a New-York Historical Society librarian, is dedicated to preserving Manhattan's rich history, but when society grand dame Adeline King anonymously reveals her shocking life story, Ivy finds herself holding a highly coveted secret. Burdened with the responsibility of keeping Adeline's identity hidden, the matter grows increasingly complicated when two men claim ties to the elderly woman--one of them accusing Adeline of involvement in a crime.

Another dilemma brews when Ivy's Italian cousin, Gina, is detained at Ellis Island for lack of proper documentation. Hoping an immigration service can resolve the misunderstanding, Ivy employs their help but is instead thrust into a dangerous world. With time running out, she must unravel the tangle of secrets that bind Adeline's past, Gina's freedom, and her own safety. Who can she trust, and how far is she willing to go to protect those she loves?

My Thoughts

The Manhattan Confessions by Joceyln Green transported me to the 1920s in New York City.  I thought the characters were developed and engaging.  I can tell that the author did her research on the New York Historical Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Ellis Island, and the immigration policies as well as immigration quotas.  We get to see the difficulties immigrants faced when immigrating to America. If they did not have the requisite documents, a sponsor, good health, or enough money, they would not gain entry, or they could languish on Ellis Island for months.   I thought it was terrible the way people took advantage of immigrants.  As we see in the story, secrets always have a way of becoming known.  The Manhattan Confessions is the third On Central Park novel and can be read independently.  The author skillfully blends history, romance, suspense, secrets, friendship, intrigue, and family into a compelling novel.

The Manhattan Confessions can be acquired from Amazon*.  The first two On Central Park novels are The Metropolitan Affair and The Hudson Collection.  You can find Jocelyn Green's other novels here.  I hope that I have helped you find a new book, series, and/or author today.  I love to browse the shelves at bookstores and libraries because it is the best way to find new books, authors, and series.  On Thursday, April 9, I am featuring The Last Quiet Autumn by Loni Kemper Moore.  May your day be filled with smiles and kindness.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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