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The Society of Forgotten Wives

Name: The Society of Forgotten Wives
ISBN: 978-0778308027

by Pam Jenoff

Women & Society Historical Fiction 2027

Summary

In 1919 New York, Hazel Brister leaves her privileged past behind to rebuild her life on the Lower East Side. When a woman arrives seeking help finding her missing husband, Hazel uncovers a troubling pattern: a group of women have all been abandoned by husbands who have mysteriously vanished. Hoping to uncover the truth and launch her journalism career, Hazel joins forces with these resourceful women—but their investigation reveals dangerous secrets that reach closer to home than she ever imagined. Inspired by true events, this is a story of female solidarity, resilience, and women reclaiming their futures.

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Pam Jenoff

Pam Jenoff is an American bestselling author known for historical fiction that explores women’s lives against the backdrop of pivotal historical events. She studied international affairs at George Washington University and earned a master’s degree in history from Cambridge University. Before becoming a novelist, she worked as a special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of the Army and later served as a diplomat with the U.S. State Department, including working on Holocaust-related issues in Poland. These experiences helped shape her interest in history, memory, and human resilience. Jenoff later earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and now teaches law at Rutgers University. Her acclaimed novels include The Orphan’s Tale, The Lost Girls of Paris, and The Woman with the Blue Star. She lives near Philadelphia with her family.

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Published: 2027
Author: Pam Jenoff

The Society of Forgotten Wives

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