Many thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and Kristina McMorris for the opportunity to read this wonderful book.
Set in the Great Depression, an ambitious young reporter, Ellis, is on another society page assignment when he happens upon two young children sitting outside a home holding a sign that read, "2 Children for Sale." He snapped a picture for his personal collection before leaving. A secretary at the paper, Lily, finds the picture in the darkroom, she slips it to her boss who then wants a story written. When someone accidentally ruins the negative, Ellis is forced to go back to the area to take another one. He ends up having to "recreate" the scene to get the shot. When the picture and article are published, it brings much attention to both the children and Ellis. The long-range implications of this decision change both Ellis and Lily and their lives. Both are also dealing with their own family issues and are faced with trying to right a wrong out of this situation.
An excellent read with such a sad situation at its core - what will we do to insure a better life for our children? - and one that too many faced in such desperate times.
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