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1871: The Great Chicago Fire

by Elizabeth Massie photo Elizabeth Massie

Synopsis

She lost her family in the Civil War and fled from Georgia to Chicago disguised as a boy. Here 18-year-old Katina Monroe finds work as "William," acting in a small theater, as she dreams of writing a brilliant drama and gaining wealth and fame as a woman in her own name. But life takes an unexpected twist when she meets crusading young minister Russell Cosgrove on a street corner and he persuades "William" to help him create a shelter for the destitute.

Katina can't tell Russell the truth, even as they work side-by-side, until the day love and jealousy drive her to reveal her true self at last. Together they build a dream of new lives and a new city -- until a sudden fire rages through the streets. Now they are racing for their lives as Chicago burns in their wake....

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Genre
Classification
Fiction
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publisher
Archway/Pocket Books
Publication Year
1999
ISBN-10
0671036033
ISBN-13
9780671036034

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