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The Once and Future Witches, by Alix E. Harrow

“They call me Bessie when I get here. Bas Sheva is my name.”

a reference to Bas Sheva Abramowitz (called Bessie by a creative immigration officer): a 20 year old russian immigrant who led an 8,000-woman strike in chicago's garment industry.

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MaryAnn

I am loving all the Chicago references

23 May · Flag

Shaindy

Seems to me it could also be a reference to Bathsheba - the queen mother. Feels like Bas Sheva is the foremother of a new generation of Jewish witches in the book!

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