Grace’s Pictures + Giveaway

Random Retro ReRead

Grace McCaffery hopes that the bustling streets of New York hold all the promise that the lush hills of Ireland did not. As her efforts to earn enough money to bring her mother to America fail, she wonders if her new Brownie camera could be the answer. But a casual stroll through a beautiful New York City park turns into a hostile run-in with local gangsters, who are convinced her camera holds the first and only photos of their elusive leader.

A policeman with a personal commitment to help those less fortunate finds Grace attractive and longs to help her, but Grace believes such men cannot be trusted. Spread thin between her quest to rescue her mother, do well in a new nanny job, and avoid the gang intent on intimidating her. Grace must put her faith in unlikely sources to learn the true meaning of courage and forgiveness.

My Review:

published in 2013

Thomson had me at Irish immigrant and Ellis Island. My Irish heritage is always clamouring for more Irish heroes and heroines. Erin Go Bragh! In addition, this turn of the century historical has an incredibly unique twist that adds the spice of suspense to an already gripping tale.

The depth in characterization and the impossible but historically accurate situations made this a riveting read. It wasn’t long before I was lost in another place and time, riveted by emotions that leapt off the page and wrapped around my heart. Grace has a traumatic past to overcome and her unwillingness to trust brings her close to disaster more then a time or two. 

Grace’s Pictures will evoke images and feelings you won’t soon forget. It is a moving tribute to the courageous immigrants who made their way across Ellis Island in the hopes of creating a new and better life. An exceptional read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy and is available to any reader, any where — so, yay, another International Giveaway!

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Grace’s Pictures, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 8 2025.

16 thoughts on “Grace’s Pictures + Giveaway”

  2. Of course you know I was drawn to this book immediately by the camera on the cover! While my grands were from a different county, they did immigrate her at an early age make that aspect of the story very interesting. Then to have a book at “riveted by emotions that leapt off the page and wrapped around my heart” makes GRACE’S PICTURES a must read for me. Sounds like an amazing read!

    Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. A very different kind of camera with unique challenges. Isn’t it amazing what early day photographers created without all the extras we have today? You’ll love Grace, Kay, she’s a kindred spirit. Good luck!

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  8. This sounds like a great story. I grew in New Jersey, so New York city was a place we visited frequently. This story sounds like it’s packed full of twists and turns. I love these retro reads. Thanks for the chance.

    Blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com

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