I recently came across your book, Horse Thief 1898, and I must say, I was absolutely captivated. Your story is a sweeping, emotional adventure that weaves together the lives of two young protagonists from vastly different worlds. The opening question, “Orphaned and alone in the streets of Albany, can this feisty Irish immigrant lassie forge a life for herself and her wee brother? A world apart, can a privileged piano prodigy find anything in common with her?” immediately drew me in and set the stage for a truly compelling narrative.
What impressed me is the depth and complexity of your characters. Cally Donnelly, a five-year-old Irish immigrant craving love and struggling with the loss of her mother, is a heroine of remarkable resilience and courage. Her journey from grief and neglect to forging a life for herself and her brother in America is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Charlie Malcomson, the gifted piano prodigy, faces his own challenges with an emotionally distant father and the weight of his musical talent. The way their paths cross and their lives become intertwined is masterfully crafted.
Your ability to weave a multi-layered adventure through kidnapping, street gangs, barges on the Erie Canal, and a desperate flight to Kansas City is truly impressive. The suspenseful question, “But who is the horse thief?” adds an irresistible layer of mystery that kept me turning pages. Your exploration of how kindness from any source can change lives is a powerful and timely theme that resonated deeply with me. Thank you, Edrienne
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