City of Hope: A Novel

Kate Kerrigan

Jun 2013 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

The heartrending and inspiring sequel to Ellis Island, Kate Kerrigan's City of Hope is an uplifting story of a woman truly ahead of her time

When her beloved husband suddenly dies, young Ellie Hogan decides to leave Ireland and return to New York, where she worked in the 1920s. She hopes that the city will distract her from her anguish. But the Great Depression has rendered the city unrecognizable. Gone are the magic and ambiance that once captured Ellie's imagination.

Plunging headfirst into a new life, Ellie pours her passion and energy into running a refuge for the homeless. Her calling provides the love, support, and friendship she needs in order to overcome her grief—until, one day, someone Ellie never thought she'd see again steps through her door. It seems that even the vast Atlantic Ocean isn't enough to keep the tragedies of the past from catching up with her.

Ratings and reviews

Ellie is a strong character who does even more in her life in this second book. I enjoyed reading about her continued growth in life. I cannot wait till the third book as I want her to find real love.

About the author

Kate Kerrigan is the author of three previous novels. She lives in Ireland with her husband and their two sons.