When struggling reporter Ellis Reed takes a photograph of a sign advertising two children for sale in 1931, it leads to his big break and evokes memories from his past.
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<p><strong>A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<br>A USA TODAY BESTSELLER<br>A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER<br>A NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER</strong></p><p><em>An unforgettable bestselling historical fiction novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a stunning piece of history from Depression-Era America.</em></p><p><strong>2 CHILDREN FOR SALE</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, <em>Sold on a Monday</em> is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home.</p><p>Kristina McMorris's poignant historical novel will capture fans of <em>The Four Winds</em> by Kristin Hannah and <em>The Lilac Girls</em> by Martha Hall Kelly and inspire any book club.</p><p>"A masterpiece that poignantly echoes universal themes of loss and redemption, <em>Sold on a Monday</em> is both heartfelt and heartbreaking."—Pam Jenoff, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Orphan's Tale</em></p><p>"Despite the sensitivity of the subject of missing children, McMorris' latest is touching and never maudlin. This book may appeal to fans of Lisa Wingate's <em>Before We Were Yours</em>."—<em>Booklist</em></p>
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