Love of Finished Years
Author: Gregory Erich Phillips
Genre: Historical Fiction
Date Published: January 2, 2018
Book Description:
An immigrant's powerful journey of aspiration and love in early Twentieth Century New York.
Pre World War One, Elsa came to America with her eyes wide open, realizing it was up to her to make a life for herself. Surviving a sweat shop in lower Manhattan, a chance job with a Long Island elite family opens up her world. Invited in up to a point, she unwittingly, albeit precariously, crosses the social divide with her now open heart, which puts all she had worked for in jeopardy.
An immigrant's powerful journey of aspiration and love in early Twentieth Century New York.
This moving debut novel by Gregory Erich Phillips won the grand prize in the Chanticleer Reviews international writing competition.
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Praise for Love of Finished Years
"What a truly wonderful story! I’ve read it three times, and with each reading I find myself caring about the fabulous characters and their lives even more.” — P. J. Alderman, New York Times Bestselling Author
“From the riveting opening . . . until its gripping conclusion, this enthralling novel vividly portrays the desperate times of German immigrants landing at Ellis Island in 1905. A timely read . . . it illuminates the issues that we are experiencing a century later. . .Phillips reminds us that love, light, and perseverance can help us find a way to overcome almost any obstacle.” — Chanticleer Reviews
About the Author
For a prolific literary family, Gregory Erich Phillips tells aspirational stories through strong, relatable characters that transcend time and place. Living in Seattle, Washington, he is also an accomplished tango dancer and musician.
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