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Sold on a Monday

A Novel
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Sold on a Monday is a poignant historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression, inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that shocked the nation. The story begins with a roadside sign reading 2 CHILDREN FOR SALE, a desperate act by a mother facing impossible choices. Reporter Ellis Reed captures this heart-wrenching scene, unknowingly starting a chain of events with devastating consequences. Themes of love, redemption, and the unforeseen journeys that lead us home are deeply woven throughout this powerful narrative.
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This novel is ideal for fans of historical fiction, especially those who appreciate narratives set in the American Great Depression. Readers who enjoyed The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah or The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly will find this book highly engaging. It also makes a thoughtful pick for book clubs seeking stories that spark deep discussion on history, human resilience, and redemption.

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A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes the story behind the picture is worth a thousand more.

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A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes the story behind the picture is worth a thousand more.

An unforgettable bestselling historical fiction novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a stunning piece of history from Depression-Era America.

2 CHILDREN FOR SALE
The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices.

For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family's dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined.

Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home.

Kristina McMorris's poignant historical novel will capture fans of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah and The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly and inspire any book club.

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Praised by bestselling authors including Sara Gruen and Pam Jenoff, Sold on a Monday is celebrated for its vivid storytelling and emotional depth. Reviews highlight Kristina McMorris's ability to transport readers into the era of the Great Depression with honest and heartfelt depiction. The novel is described as a masterpiece that explores themes of loss and forgiveness while evoking a strong sense of place and time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492663997

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Landmark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 365g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Kristina McMorris is a New York Times bestselling author of two novellas and six novels, including the runaway bestseller Sold on a Monday. Initially inspired by her grandparents' WWII courtship letters, her works of fiction have garnered more than twenty national literary awards. Prior to her writing career, she owned a wedding-and-event planning company until she had far surpassed her limit of YMCA and chicken dances. She also worked as a weekly TV-show host for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program. A graduate of Pepperdine University, she lives near Portland, Oregon, where (ironically) she's entirely deficient of a green thumb and doesn't own a single umbrella.

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