The Latecomers - Softcover

"Ross gives the novel an epic sweep of history... But the power of the story comes from the interlocking narratives of the family drama."--Minneapolis Star Tribune "The Latecomers is an excellent blend of equal parts historical fiction and family drama, with just a hint of a mystery thrown in. It is a brilliant examination of friendship, family, and the ties that bind us together--BookBrowse "Ross' moving family saga is perfect for fans of Brooklyn and Downton Abbey."--Real Simple, "The Best Books of 2018" "[A] satisfying blend of historical and familial drama"--Publisher's Weekly "Fans of historical fiction will find much to enjoy-a reprise of the well-loved immigrant narrative and a meticulous depiction of early-20th-century life." --Kirkus "For me, the best kind of historical fiction so expertly immerses you in the story and characters that you don't realize that you're receiving an education in the time and place. Helen Klein Ross does just this in The Latecomers. Her eye for accurate, interesting detail pertaining to the lives of women both upstairs and down in early twentieth century New York City and Connecticut, and her ear for the nuances of human behavior make for an engrossingly rich, unforgettable read. The breadth of her research in this novel astonishes me. I couldn't put it down."--Lynn Cullen, author of Mrs. Poe and Twain's End "A pair of devastating secrets twists and turns through this riveting, multigenerational novel of a wealthy east coast family and the Irish maid who served them. The Latecomers is about money, identity, and desire-but above all, it's about the lengths to which people will go to protect the ones they love."--Dawn Raffel, author of The Strange Case of Dr. Couney "Skillfully constructed and rich in detail, Helen Klein Ross's THE LATECOMERS showcases a gallery of vivid characters-Bridey is a particularly sympathetic heroine-and covers a significant span of Irish-American history, unfolding brilliantly from the story of an adoption."--Mary Norris, author of Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen "A triumph of storytelling, The Latecomers is a brilliantly researched and masterly told chronicle of the decades and generations in one immigrant's journey-and the deeply guarded alliances and secrets kept along the way. Ross has written a novel brimming with historical resonance, a riveting read infused with subtle wit and great intelligence."--Kate Walbert, author of His Favorites and A Short History of Women "A born story-teller, a brilliant writer, a century of American history, and an old house that has witnessed secrets, betrayals, love and death, read the first page and I dare you to stop. With The Latecomers, Helen Klein Ross has outdone herself."--Abigail Thomas, author of A Three Dog Life and What Comes Next and How to Like It