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IT IS 1906, and sixteen-year-old Stella’s future in Durliosy, Poland, has never looked bleaker. After losing her parents at a young age, she was taken in by her brother’s family. But now, after years of mistreatment, she determines to escape her brother and the oppression of Russian-occupied Poland and travel to America—a land of hope and opportunity. DETERMINED TO FIND her independence, Stella is not looking for love, but after arriving in Fells Point, Maryland, she can’t help but be drawn in by a tall stranger, despite his rough exterior. What follows is a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery. Can Stella find happiness in her new life? Will she be able to let someone love her, and can she let herself love him in return? INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY, witness how a forgotten girl made her life truly unforgettable.
It was engaging and interesting to read about the author's great grandmother coming to America in search of a better life. I would of liked more to the story, but it was interesting as is
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The Forgotten Girl | 
