Most Popular Books by Kristina Mcmorris

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN A MILLION COPIES SOLD—Sold on a Monday is the unforgettable book-club phenomenon, inspired by a stunning piece of Depression-era history. "A masterpiece that poignantly echoes universal themes of loss and redemption...both heartfelt and heartbreaking."—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan''s Tale 2 CHILDREN FOR SALE. The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family''s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined. Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday has celebrated five months on the New York Times bestsellers list and continues to especially captivate fans of Lisa Wingate''s Before We Were Yours and Kristin Hannah''s The Four Winds. Look for the new novel by Kristina McMorris, The Ways We Hide, a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path.

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SOLD ON A MONDAY. Inspired by her own grandparents’ WWII courtship letters, New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris delivers a moving tale of friendship, family, and the twists of fate that change us forever… It’s 1944, and although foreign battles are escalating, the war seems distant in every way to sensible college student Liz Stephens. That is, until her chance encounter with charming infantryman Morgan McClain at a USO dance in Chicago. Their deep connection feels mutual to Liz, but to her dismay, her bombshell roommate, Betty, is the one who promises to write the deploying soldier. Singer Betty Cordell delights in the prospect of a dashing serviceman filling her life with adventure, marital bliss, and societal circles outranking her modest roots. It only makes sense for her to beg Liz for help penning an eloquent letter to Morgan, now bound for a dangerous front. After all, she’s certain the beauty of Liz’s ghostwritten prose would ensure a courtship as enviable as their roommate Julia’s relationship with her beloved sailor—and Betty is right, though not how she foresees. Likewise, Julia Renard’s betrothal is more complicated than it appears. When tempting opportunities arise, the future she always envisioned as a devoted wife and mother risks derailment. And yet, as the Allies edge toward victory, every person—through heart-wrenching choices and life-altering letters—will discover within themselves profound courage, bittersweet hope, and the true meaning of home… “An absolutely lovely debut novel filled with endearing characters and lively descriptions. Fans of World War II romantic fiction will definitely enjoy this fast-paced story.”—Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale

From bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes an ambitious and heartrending story of immigrants, deception, and second chances. On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard’s only daughter—one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island—has gone missing. Tending the warden’s greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl’s whereabouts, and that both of their lives depend on the search’s outcome. Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world. Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay. As her finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell—and believe—in order to survive. “Will grab your heart on page one and won’t let go until the end. I absolutely love this book, and so will you.” —Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants “An absorbing, addictive read.” —Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author

Veterinarian Audra Hughes welcomes the help of Afghanistan War veteran when her son''s fear of flying opens up a decades-old mystery. Original.

In this poignant and evocative novel by acclaimed author Kristina McMorris, a country is plunged into conflict and suspicion—forcing a young woman to find her place in a volatile world. Los Angeles, 1941. Violinist Maddie Kern’s life seemed destined to unfold with the predictable elegance of a Bach concerto. Then she fell in love with Lane Moritomo. Her brother’s best friend, Lane is the handsome, ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Maddie was prepared for disapproval from their families, but when Pearl Harbor is bombed the day after she and Lane elope, the full force of their decision becomes apparent. In the eyes of a fearful nation, Lane is no longer just an outsider, but an enemy. When her husband is interned at a war relocation camp, Maddie follows, sacrificing her Juilliard ambitions. Behind barbed wire, tension simmers and the line between patriot and traitor blurs. As Maddie strives for the hard-won acceptance of her new family, Lane risks everything to prove his allegiance to America, at tremendous cost. Skillfully capturing one of the most controversial episodes in recent American history, Kristina McMorris draws readers into a novel filled with triumphs and heartbreaking loss—an authentic, moving testament to love, forgiveness, and the enduring music of the human spirit. “Readers of World War II fiction will devour Kristina McMorris''s Bridge of Scarlet Leaves, a poignant, authentic story of Japanese and American lovers crossed not only by the stars but by the vagaries of war and their own country''s prejudices.” —Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us

A woman uncovers family secrets and romance while liquidating an estate at Christmastime in this novella by the author of Sold on a Monday. Toss, repair, sell, repeat. Most of the time, people are grateful for estate liquidator Jenna Matthews’s organizing services. Not Reece Porter, her new client’s handsome but grouchy grandson. As far as he’s concerned Jenna is a vulture, picking through his late grandfather’s treasures, during the holidays, no less. Personally, Jenna isn’t one for Christmas nostalgia, or any kind of nostalgia. Plus, she’s just doing her job. But when she and Reece are drawn together in an emergency, it becomes clear there’s a whole other kind of tension between them, one that’s pure electricity. And when Jenna discovers keepsakes that suggest an intriguing Porter family secret, unwrapping the mystery leads both Jenna and Reese to the greatest gifts of the holidays—and the truth in their hearts . . . Previously published in A Winter Wonderland. Praise for the writing of Kristina McMorris “Will grab your heart on page one and won’t let go until the end.” —Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times–bestselling author on The Edge of Lost “An absorbing, addictive read.” —Beatriz Williams, New York Times–bestselling author on The Edge of Lost “Impeccably researched and beautifully written.” —Karen White, New York Times–bestselling author on Bridge of Scarlet Leaves “An absolutely lovely debut novel filled with endearing characters and lively descriptions.” —Kristin Hannah, New York Times–bestselling author on Letters from Home

"The Queen''s Gambit meets The Alice Network in this epic, action-packed novel of family, loss, and one woman''s journey to save all she holds dear—including freedom itself." —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday—over a million copies sold—comes a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path. As a little girl raised amid the hardships of Michigan''s Copper Country, Fenna Vos learned to focus on her own survival. That ability sustains her even now as the Second World War rages in faraway countries. Though she performs onstage as the assistant to an unruly escape artist, behind the curtain she''s the mastermind of their act. Ultimately, controlling her surroundings and eluding traps of every kind helps her keep a lingering trauma at bay. Yet for all her planning, Fenna doesn''t foresee being called upon by British military intelligence. Tasked with designing escape aids to thwart the Germans, MI9 seeks those with specialized skills for a war nearing its breaking point. Fenna reluctantly joins the unconventional team as an inventor. But when a test of her loyalty draws her deep into the fray, she discovers no mission is more treacherous than escaping one''s past. Inspired by stunning true accounts, The Ways We Hide is a gripping story of love and loss, the wars we fight—on the battlefields and within ourselves—and the courage found in unexpected places.

For fans of holiday novels and Christmas collections, a new Christmas collection full of joy, love and the miracle of second chances. THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTOR by Kristina McMorris Jenna Matthews has made a career of decluttering other people’s lives. After a childhood marked by her mother’s hoarding, it feels satisfying to sort and evaluate possessions. Some items, however, defy simple categories—like the shoebox of WWII memorabilia she finds in an elderly client’s home. Nestled alongside a Bronze Star is a photograph of a blushing army nurse and an adoring young serviceman. Estelle Porter, the box’s owner, becomes curiously tightlipped at Jenna’s discovery. Even Estelle’s grandson, Reece, knows nothing about this secret in her past. But as Jenna delves deeper, she pieces together Estelle’s heartrending story—one that paves new, unexpected paths for many. GIFTED by T. Greenwood Christmas Eve in New York City is a portrait in holiday cheer. Yet Alex, a young ballerina who’s just been ousted from her ballet company, is contemplating a bittersweet homecoming—until she crosses paths with a stranger. At eighty, Simone’s memory is rapidly failing, but something has led her back to the place where she began her career as a professional violinist. Different as they may be, both women understand the nature of ambition and self-doubt, joy, and regret. And in a moment of grace, in a place where journeys begin, each will be reminded of what matters most . . .

A Washington Post Must-Read BookBub''s Best Historical Fiction of 2025 The New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide shines a light on shocking events surrounding Portland''s dark history in this gripping novel of love, lore, and betrayal. She came from a lineage known for good fortune...by those who don''t know the whole story. Oregon, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of Portland''s notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she''s a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance. As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers'' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets could prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown. A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

The sister duo of New York Times best-selling novelist Kristina McMorris and award-winning artist Amanda Yoshida makes their collaborative debut with a delightful story of a girl whose big dreams are far from ordinary. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" At the teacher''s all-important question, Ellie Mae''s mind swirls with ideas. An astronaut or a chef? Better yet, why not an astronaut-chef? Since the moon is made of cheese, her galactic grilled-cheese sandwiches could be known throughout the universe! Or . . . she could be a ''ballerina-painter,'' creating masterpieces while leaping across the stage. In the end, there are so many options, Ellie Mae fears she can''t possibly pick—until the answer dawns on her. What she chooses will surprise her classmates as much as the reader!

Ten bestselling authors inspired by New York City''s iconic Grand Central Terminal have created their own stories, set on the same day, just after the end of World War II, in a time of hope, uncertainty, change, and renewal…. A war bride awaits the arrival of her GI husband at the platform…A Holocaust survivor works at the Oyster Bar, where a customer reminds him of his late mother…A Hollywood hopeful anticipates her first screen test and a chance at stardom in the Kissing Room… On any particular day, thousands upon thousands of people pass through Grand Central, through the whispering gallery, beneath the ceiling of stars, and past the information booth and its beckoning four-faced clock, to whatever destination is calling them. It is a place where people come to say hello and good-bye. And each person has a story to tell. Featuring stories from Melanie Benjamin, Jenna Blum, Amanda Hodgkinson, Pam Jenoff, Sarah Jio, Sarah McCoy, Kristina McMorris, Alyson Richman, Erika Robuck, and Karen White With an Introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah

A collection of four Christmas love stories includes Fern Michaels'' "A Winter Wonderland," in which Angelica Shepard wakes up in the hospital after an accident with only the memory of the handsome angel who saved her.

From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival. The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war. Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy''s blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive, though not without great cost. In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed "the Angels of Bataan," three women shift in and out of each other''s lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation. "A novel rich in historical detail that immerses readers in the dangers and deprivation WWII nurses suffered in the Pacific, wrapped up with a hopeful ending." -Booklist

Två barn till salu. Skylten är en sista utväg. År 1931 kan man finna den utanför en bondgård i Pennsylvania, men under depressionen med dess konkurser, matbrist och trasiga drömmar hade den kunnat stå var som helst i USA, skriven av vilken förälder som helst som stod inför omöjliga val. För reportern Ellis Reed väcker skylten starka minnen från hans eget förflutna. Han tar ett fotografi av barnen, dock inte avsett för publicering. Men när bilden ändå trycks och leder till hans stora genombrott blir konsekvenserna mer förödande än han kunnat föreställa sig. Lillian Palmer tyngs av sitt eget ansvar i det som hände. Hon är alldeles för bekant med sorgen hos barn som betraktas som oönskade. Nu måste hon och Ellis Reed bestämma sig för hur mycket de är villiga att riskera för att försöka laga en splittrad familj. Såld på en måndag är inspirerad av ett verkligt tidningsfotografi. Det är en stark roman om konsekvenserna av våra handlingar och om vad vi är beredda att göra för dem vi älskar. KRISTINA MCMORRIS har vunnit flera prestigefyllda utmärkelser och nomineringar för succéromanen Såld på en måndag. Den har legat på New York Times och USA Todays bästsäljarlistor och har sålt i nästan en miljon exemplar. Kristina McMorris bor i USA med sin man och deras två söner.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN A MILLION COPIES SOLD--Sold on a Monday is the unforgettable book-club phenomenon, inspired by a stunning piece of Depression-era history. "A masterpiece that poignantly echoes universal themes of loss and redemption...both heartfelt and heartbreaking."--Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan''s Tale 2 CHILDREN FOR SALE. The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family''s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined. Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday has celebrated five months on the New York Times bestsellers list and continues to especially captivate fans of Lisa Wingate''s Before We Were Yours and Kristin Hannah''s The Four Winds. Look for the new novel by Kristina McMorris, The Ways We Hide, a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path.

Ele estava no alpendre de uma casa na zona rural em 1931, mas poderia estar em qualquer lugar daquela era marcada por filas do pão, corridas aos bancos e sonhos despedaçados. Poderia ter sido escrito por qualquer mãe diante de escolhas impossíveis. Para o incansável repórter Ellis Reed, a cena angustiante evoca lembranças do passado sombrio de sua família. Ele tira uma fotografia das crianças, sem a intenção de publicar. No entanto, quando a foto leva a uma oportunidade profissional, as consequências são mais devastadoras do que ele poderia ter imaginado. Inspirada em uma fotografia real cuja publicação causou forte impacto na população americana, Vendidos numa segunda-feira é uma poderosa história de amor e redenção na Era da Depressão dos Estados Unidos. Uma história que explora os inesperados caminhos que nos levam para casa. Com uma narrativa de suspense e aventura, este livro emociona e inspira.

Em uma noite fria de outubro de 1937, holofotes cortaram a escuridão ao redor de Alcatraz. A filha única de um guarda prisional - uma das civis mais jovens que vivem na ilha - desapareceu. Cuidando da estufa do diretor, o ladrão de banco condenado Tommy Capello espera ansiosamente. Só ele sabe a verdade sobre o paradeiro da menina, e que a vida de ambos depende do resultado da busca. Quase duas décadas antes e a milhares de quilômetros de distância, um jovem chamado Shanley Keagan ganha a vida como aspirante a vaudevillian em pubs de Dublin. Talentoso e astuto, Shan sonha em abandonar sua existência sombria e encontrar seu verdadeiro pai na América. A chance de cruzar o Atlântico finalmente chega, mas quando a tragédia acontece, Shan deve reunir toda a sua engenhosidade para forjar uma nova vida em um mundo volátil e estrangeiro. Tecendo habilmente essas duas histórias, Kristina Mc Morris oferece um romance envolvente que se move da Irlanda para Nova York e para a baía de São Francisco. À medida que seus personagens finamente elaborados descobrem a verdadeira natureza da lealdade, sacrifício e traição, eles são forçados a confrontar as mentiras que contamos - e acreditamos - para sobreviver

BEST SELLER DEL NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER DEL USA TODAY BESTSELLER DE PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER NACIONAL DE INDIEBOUND Una inolvidable novela de ficción histórica de la autora bestseller Kristina McMorris, inspirada en un impactante hecho acaecido durante Gran Depresión. Ellis Reed es un ambicioso reportero que trabaja para el Philadelphia Examiner. Un día, hace una foto de dos niños sentados en el porche de una granja antes de percatarse de que, al lado, tienen un cartel que dice "DOS NIÑOS A LA VENTA"; el último recurso de muchas familias desesperadas durante la Gran Depresión. Junto a la secretaria del periódico, Lily Palmer, se embarcará en una aventura que lo llevará al rescate de estos dos niños y a enfrentarse a su propio oscuro pasado familiar. Inspirada en una fotografía real de prensa que sacudió a la nación, Niños a la venta se convirtió en bestseller del New York Times. Esta historia sobre la honestidad, la compasión y la redención sigue siendo una de las más leídas en los últimos años. "A pesar de lo delicado del tema de los niños perdidos, lo último de McMorris es conmovedor y nada sentimentalista. Este libro gustará a los lectores de Antes de que fuéramos tuyos, de Lisa Wingate." —Booklist

"Historien är spännande, kittlande osannolikt sannolik." Anna Thurfjell, BTJ 1928, Michigan. Fenna växer upp i det fattiga gruvområdet Copper Country, där hon och hennes pappa gör vad de kan för att hanka sig fram. När fadern dör hamnar hon på barnhem, ett barnhem hon sedan flyr ifrån för att finna sin barndomsvän Arie, den enda personen hon fortfarande kan lita på. 1942, Chicago. Även om Fenna officiellt arbetar som assistent till den, inte helt medgörlige, illusionisten Charlie, är det hon som är hjärnan bakom deras framträdanden. Sedan en otäck händelse då hon var liten har hon varit besatt av utbrytarkungen Houdini och har noga studerat hans trick. Hennes uppfinningsrikedom och problemlösningsförmåga är tillförlitliga egenskaper när det kommer till att förtränga sin traumatiska barndom. Trots dessa lyckas Fenna inte förutse ett besök från den brittiska underrättelsetjänsten. De behöver hennes hjälp för att konstruera verktyg åt de brittiska soldaterna. Hon tackar motvilligt ja och flyttar till London för att arbeta för MI9, ett inte helt enkelt arbete i en tid när alla misstror varandra. I London stöter hon på Arie för första gången sedan barndomen, och hon kastas huvudstupa in i ett farligt spel för att rädda hans syster och hennes familj ut ur det tyskockuperade Nederländerna. Det vi inte ser är inspirerad av häpnadsväckande händelser under andra världskriget. Det är en fängslande berättelse om kärlek och förlust, om krigen vi utkämpar, på fälten och inom oss själva, och om att finna mod där vi inte trodde att det fanns. KRISTINA MCMORRIS har vunnit flera prestigefyllda utmärkelser och fått flera nomineringar för succéromanen Såld på en måndag. Den har legat på New York Times och USA Todays bästsäljarlistor och har sålt i nästan en miljon exemplar. "Storartad handling och andlöst tempo.” The Book Reporter "En fängslande berättelse om intriger och illusioner, faror och historiska mysterier, och om en kvinnas kamp att fly sitt förflutna." Lisa Wingate "Precis som sin hjältinna, skapar Kristina McMorris magi med denna skruvade berättelse. Jag älskar den här boken!" Kate Quinn

Two people. Two cultures. One love. One war. Virtuoso violinist, Madeleine Kern, has lost her passion for music since the death of her mother. But one passion remains true; her love for Lane Moritomo. Lane comes from a respected Japanese family and his mother is keen to retain this heritage with a suitable marriage. But breaking tradition, Lane proposes to Maddie and the newlyweds begin married life. That is until news breaks that the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbour... Suddenly their two nations are at war. As prejudice spreads fervently across America, Maddie and Lane must cling on to their love for each other whilst the world threatens to tear them apart.

Reis terug naar het Amerika van 1931 waar een aangrijpende foto het lot van twee onschuldige kinderen voor altijd verandert. Geïnspireerd door een oude foto schreef Kristina McMorris een ontroerende roman over een wereld waarin een moeder de moeilijkste beslissing van haar leven moet maken. 1931. De crisis houdt Amerika al jaren in zijn greep. Twee jonge kinderen spelen nietsvermoedend op het erf van een boerderij. Naast hen staat een bord met de tekst: ‘Twee kinderen te koop’. Bij verslaggever Ellis Reed roept het tafereel hartverscheurende herinneringen op uit zijn kindertijd. Hij neemt een foto. Hoewel de foto niet bedoeld is voor publicatie, wordt hij toch ontdekt door Ellis’ collega Lillian. Ze legt de foto voor aan hun chef, en plotseling staat Ellis aan de vooravond van zijn grote doorbraak. Maar hij heeft geen idee van de dramatische gevolgen van zijn verhaal. Lillian wordt gegrepen door de werkelijkheid achter de foto. Samen met Ellis gaat ze op pad om onrecht tegen te gaan en een gebroken gezin te herstellen.

2 gyerek eladó, áll a felirat a táblán, mellette pedig két kisfiú üldögél reményvesztetten a farmház lépcsőjén. A megrázó életkép tökéletesen megragadja az 1929-es nagy gazdasági világválság valóságát, ahol családok válnak földönfutóvá egy szempillantás alatt, és a kilátástalanság lehetetlen döntésekre kényszeríti őket. A súlyos anyagi gondokkal küzdő riporter, Ellis Reed saját családjának szomorú múltját fedezi fel a jelenetben, amelyről gyorsan fotót is készít. Az újságban megjelenő kép szakmai sikert hoz neki, ám a fénykép nyilvánosságra kerülése váratlan és drámai következményekkel jár. Az újság titkárnője, Lillian Palmer felelősnek érzi magát a történtekért. Ellis és Lillian együtt indulnak útnak, hogy helyrehozzák a hibákat, és összehozzák az egymástól elszakított családtagokat, és ezért semmilyen áldozattól nem riadnak vissza. A valóban létező fotó annak idején az egész Egyesült Államokat megrázta. A Pénzzé tett gyermekek magával ragadó regény a szerelemről és a megváltásról, és a végül mindannyiunkat hazavezető váratlan utakról.

Een meeslepende historische roman over een briljante illusioniste in oorlogstijd en de strijd die woedt in haart hart. In ‘De kunst van het ontsnappen’ vermengt Kristina McMorris historische feiten met fictie voor een aangrijpend verhaal over liefde en verlies, spionage en geheimen. Fenna Vos groeide op in een gemeenschap van mijnwerkers waar ze veelal op zichzelf was aangewezen. Nu treedt ze op als de assistente van een goochelaar, maar in werkelijkheid is zíj degene die door trucs en illusies het publiek weet te misleiden. Haar talent om mensen om de tuin te leiden en uit lastige valstrikken te ontsnappen helpt haar om de trauma’s uit haar kindertijd te ontlopen. Ondanks haar vooruitziende blik is Fenna toch verrast wanneer haar wordt gevraagd bij de Engelse geheime dienst te komen werken. Haar scherpzinnigheid komt haar goed van pas bij het ontwikkelen van ontsnappingstools om de Duitsers te dwarsbomen. Maar al snel wordt haar loyaliteit op de proef gesteld en ontdekt ze dat ze haar verleden niet voor altijd kan blijven ontvluchten.

Deux enfants en guenilles, le visage crasseux et le regard triste, sont assis sur le porche d''une maison. À côté d''eux, une simple pancarte : « Enfants à vendre ». Dans l''Amérique des années 1930, alors que la crise économique fait rage, certaines familles n''ont plus plus de quoi se chauffer, rien à manger. Lorsque le jeune journaliste Ellis Reed découvre cette scène, il prend une photo. Un cliché terrible et émouvant qui va lancer sa carrière. Mais à quel prix ? Car cette photographie de deux enfants en détresse va avoir des conséquences dévastatrices. Rongé par la culpabilité, Ellis revient au même endroit, quelques semaines plus tard. Mais la maison est vide, les enfants ont été vendus. Le journaliste décide alors de tout faire pour retrouver leur trace et, si c''est encore possible, réparer ses erreurs...

"Spirited, imaginative Ellie Mae is overwhelmed by the class assignment - What do you want to be when you grow up? When allowed to pick more than one job, she envisions a marvelous mix: she will be an astronaut-chef, famed for her galactic grilled cheese sandwiches made of cheese from the moon. Other thrilling combinations spring to mind until Ellie finds herself out of time and overwhelmed by her options. Only then, inspired by an unexpected source, does she find a solution that surprises her classmates as much as herself"--

2 gyerek eladó, áll a felirat a táblán, mellette pedig két kisfiú üldögél reményvesztetten a farmház lépcsőjén. A megrázó életkép tökéletesen megragadja az 1929-es nagy gazdasági világválság valóságát, ahol családok válnak földönfutóvá egy szempillantás alatt, és a kilátástalanság lehetetlen döntésekre kényszeríti őket. A súlyos anyagi gondokkal küzdő riporter, Ellis Reed saját családjának szomorú múltját fedezi fel a jelenetben, amelyről gyorsan fotót is készít. Az újságban megjelenő kép szakmai sikert hoz neki, ám a fénykép nyilvánosságra kerülése váratlan és drámai következményekkel jár. Azújság titkárnője, Lillian Palmer felelősnek érzi magát a történtekért. Ellis és Lillian együtt indulnak útnak, hogy helyrehozzák a hibákat, és összehozzák az egymástól elszakított családtagokat, és ezért semmilyen áldozattól nem riadnak vissza. A valóban létező fotó annak idején az egész Egyesült Államokat megrázta. A Pénzzé tett gyermekek magával ragadó regény a szerelemről és a megváltásról, és a végül mindannyiunkat hazavezető váratlan utakról.