Maura's Dream

by Joel Gross

She hungered and hoped, sinned and struggled, until she found her way.

Maura O Connell, young, lovely, innocent, an Irish immigrant left widowed in turn-of-the-century New York, was forced to battle for happiness against fearful odds. This is her story- of the men she gave herself to in her desperate search, first for survival, then for fulfillment- of her courageous break for freedom from crushing sexual bondage and brutal working conditions.

This powerful novel is a vivid recreation of a time when a woman could become easy prey to men s desires and a slave of a factory system that ruthlessly exploited not only immigrant labor but especially famale labor.
Maura s Story is a poignant portrayal of one woman s unbreakable courage and unshakable determination--it will make you weep, make you cheer, and bring hope to your heart.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical

Hardcover

First published April 25, 1981

About the author

Joel's ten published novels include THE BOOKS OF RACHEL. His play, MARIE ANTOINETTE: THE COLOR OF FLESH, is published by Dramatists Play Service. His film script, MORTAL ARMOR: THE LEGEND OF GALAHAD, produced by Gale Anne Hurd, will be filmed in the UK next year. Joel has worked on films for Fox, Universal, Sony, and HBO. Joel has an M.A. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, and is a member of P.E.N., the Dramatists Guild, the Writers Guild, and the Authors Guild.