Lara's Story

Surrounded by her large, boisterous family in 1840s Ireland, Lara Flannigan has never known anything but love and belonging - until the day that tragedy strikes, leaving her abandoned and forced into indentured servitude Just when all hope seems lost, Lara is discovered by a childless American couple, visiting Ireland to aid in the famine-relief effort. With barely a chance to look back, she's swept away to a bustling new continent - and a dizzying new reality. One of petticoats, opulent townhouses, and the cold reaches of Philadelphia high society. Desperate for a future, Lara works tirelessly to fit into her new life... while still haunted by her past that won't let her go. Set in a fascinating historical period, Lara's Story is a gripping young adult novel that explores the strength of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness to heal a broken heart.