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What She Left Behind

Ellen Marie Wiseman
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What She Left Behind

Ellen Marie Wiseman
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012

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Ellen Marie Wiseman

What She Left Behind

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages
236
Format
Novel • Fiction
Genre
Historical Fiction•Horror & Suspense•Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting
New York • 1930s
Theme
Mental Health
Topic
Trauma & Abuse•Mental Illness
Publication Year
2012
Recommended Reading Age
18+ years
Lexile Level
HL610L
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Super Short Summary

What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman follows a young woman's exploration of her family's dark history, bridging two narratives: Izzy Stone's present-day foster care struggles and Clara Cartwright's early 20th-century asylum imprisonment. The dual timelines uncover secrets and emotional truths.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,559 ratings

66%Loved it
26%Mixed feelings
8%Not a fan
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Review Roundup

Ellen Marie Wiseman's What She Left Behind receives praise for its compelling narrative and well-researched historical context. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and intricate character development. However, some criticize its predictability and occasional melodramatic tone. Overall, it captivates with a poignant blend of mystery and history.
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Who Should Read What She Left Behind?

Fans of historical fiction and deeply emotional narratives will appreciate Ellen Marie Wiseman's What She Left Behind. Similar in appeal to readers of Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, this novel intertwines past and present, unveiling secrets and trauma with compelling, poignant storytelling.
4.0

2,559 ratings

66%Loved it
26%Mixed feelings
8%Not a fan
Book Details
Pages
236
Format
Novel • Fiction
Genre
Historical Fiction•Horror & Suspense•Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting
New York • 1930s
Theme
Mental Health
Topic
Trauma & Abuse•Mental Illness
Publication Year
2012
Recommended Reading Age
18+ years
Lexile Level
HL610L
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