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The Winthrop Agreement

A Novel

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The Winthrop Agreement

By: Alice Sherman Simpson
Narrated by: Dina Pearlman
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A captivating historical novel set in Gilded Age New York City about an immigrant daughter’s ascent from a miserable tenement to the heights of haute couture, driven by an insatiable hunger for a place in society and secrets she must not betray.

When Rivkah Milmanovitch arrives at Ellis Island, her husband is not waiting for her as promised. Alone and pregnant, she makes her way to the Lower East Side tenement of an old friend. Lottie Aarons, whose husband went out for a newspaper and never returned, takes Rivkah in and they work side-by-side in dispiriting sweatshops. Rivkah gives birth to a daughter, Mimi, determined that her child will have a better life in America.

Frederick Winthrop, slum landlord, lives in one of Fifth Avenue‘s sumptuous mansions—and preys on young girls. When he serendipitously meets fifteen-year-old Mimi, who dreams of silks, satins and velvets, imagines costumes and ball gowns, she is easily seduced, and her life takes an unexpected turn. To avoid scandal, the Winthrops family offers Mimi a rare opportunity. While Lottie, now a bookkeeper in the employ of the Winthrops, wisely advises her, Mimi knows exactly what she wants. But as she rises to international fame, she must struggle with the secrets of her past and protect those she loves.

Part history, part romance, with a twist of gothic, The Winthrop Agreement is a spellbinding tale of a determined heroine who will entrance Bridgerton and all historical fiction fans.

©2023 Alice Simpson (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Gilded Age Marriage
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Engaging Storytelling • Believable Characters • Historical Backdrop • Emotional Depth • Compelling Plot • Smooth Cadence
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One of the best historical novels I have read . Great story , quite engaging , I could not put it down .

Amazing

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The story had potential. Did not like the ending. Absolutely did not like the narration. While she did the accents well … overall very robotic

Just ok

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This book held my attention. I loved it! Interesting story of the early 1900’s and the struggles people went through to survive. There were some twists. I liked the main character. She was very talented and became a big success.

Great read

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Not all Characters made sense to be in the book so they weren’t fully flushed out.

Loved the setting

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Very enjoyable. No bad language (always a plus). I recommend it and will look for my by this author.

Good Read

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I liked the characters, the character development, the storyline, the beginning the middle and the end

I enjoyed the storyline

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voices were great as well at the story. I will listen to more of her books!

very good listen

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Family. Loyalty. Rags to Riches with a bit of eeriness. I truly enjoyed the story and the production value as well.

Highly engaging!

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I enjoyed the history and the storytelling of this book. enough fairytale mixed with reality.

A good listen!

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I loved the history involved with the story. The mystery, the challenges, the hardships and the wins. Great book!

Very stirring story of life and history

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