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** Not only a story of love and hope, but also of worth. A wonderful, vividly turbulent book.á-Independent Book Review **** Involving, unforgettable, and thoroughly immersive reading.á-Midwest Book Review **Two young Jewish émigrés from Russia fight for their destiny in 1909 New York.In 1909, Malka Kaminsky steals her dowry to flee Russia and an arranged marriage, arriving in New York hungry for freedom. Drawn into the hustle of the Golden Land, Malka joins a sweatshop strike and is nearly beaten by thugs, but a stranger and fellow Russian Jew, Yaakov Rogovin, rescues her. Malka doesnâÇÖt thank him, refusing to acknowledge her debt, but when chance brings Yaakov to her Sabbath table, they laugh and trade warm glances-only to deny their mutual attraction. After all, they carry deep scars from Russia, where admitting to desires always led to heartache. But as they strive to become entrepreneurs-Yaakov as a musician, Malka as a dressmaker-they hope that independence will show them how to live unafraid, despite the past. And they will need that lesson soon, because when MalkaâÇÖs fiancé arrives, determined to reclaim her, she seeks YaakovâÇÖs help, neither of them aware what fighting for their dreams will cost.