Take a daring journey back to the gritty streets of late 19th century New York with WILLA Award winning author Kim Taylor Blakemore's historical novel of dreams, impossible odds, and the enduring bond of friendship. Meet Mollie Flynn and Annabelle Lee, two Bowery Girls from born to the streets of the Lower Eastside, who have forged a deep bond despite their precarious circumstances. When wealthy Do-Gooder Emmeline DuPre steps into their lives with her books, typewriters, and promises of a way to earn a respectable living, Mollie and Annabelle face an impossible decision - do they dare to dream of a better life, or stay in the world they know? With its gritty realism and powerful themes, readers will be instantly engrossed in this compelling and captivating story.