What She Left Behind
What She Left Behind
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York • 1930s
2012
18+ years
HL610L
Super Short Summary
What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman follows a young woman's exploration of her family's dark history, bridging two narratives: Izzy Stone's present-day foster care struggles and Clara Cartwright's early 20th-century asylum imprisonment. The dual timelines uncover secrets and emotional truths.
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Review Roundup
Ellen Marie Wiseman's What She Left Behind receives praise for its compelling narrative and well-researched historical context. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and intricate character development. However, some criticize its predictability and occasional melodramatic tone. Overall, it captivates with a poignant blend of mystery and history.
Who Should Read What She Left Behind?
Fans of historical fiction and deeply emotional narratives will appreciate Ellen Marie Wiseman's What She Left Behind. Similar in appeal to readers of Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, this novel intertwines past and present, unveiling secrets and trauma with compelling, poignant storytelling.
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Novel • Fiction
New York • 1930s
2012
18+ years
HL610L
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