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Across Seward Park: A Novel by Gail Lehrman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok, so you need to know that I am a first generation American. I was steeped in stories and anecdotes about those early years in this country. I was born a birthrite citizen and haver always been proud of this country, warts and all. I served in the USAF, not to prove my patriatism, but to suppoert my country in times of strife.
That being said, this story held a warm place in my heart from page one until the end. (I was actually sorry that there was no more to read.) I'd request a sequel but I would hate to stifle Gail's creative juices. Please get started on another book.
The plot, characters and writing style was perfect for me. I was able to see beyond mere descriptions to understand some of the emotions that they were feeling. The plot, though simple family saga, never felt trivial or elxpected.
A masterlpiece, imagine what her third book will be like....
Start writing.

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