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Grace of the Empire State : a novel / Gemma Tizzard.

Tizzard, Gemma (author).

Summary:

"After the death of their father, it's up to Grace O'Connell and her twin brother Patrick to support their family as the Great Depression takes its toll on New York City. When Grace is laid off from her dancing gig and Patrick is injured at work on the construction of the Empire State Building, desperation leaves them only one solution: Grace must disguise herself as Patrick and take his place on the half-built skyscraper. She soon proves herself as capable as any man on the steel, and her affection for the loyal men around her--especially Italian immigrant Joe--grows by the day. But when a terrible accident happens high above the city and Grace is the only one capable of saving her stranded colleague, she must make a split-second decision to risk everything or live with her conscience forever. Set against the backdrop of a city at a crossroads, this electrifying story is full of heart and hope, family and friendship, and the sacrifices we make for those we love." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781668056943
  • ISBN: 1668056941
  • Physical Description: 328 pages ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: First Gallery Book edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Gallery Books, 2025.
Subject: Construction workers > Fiction.
Man-woman relationships > Fiction.
Women dancers > Fiction.
Male impersonators > Fiction.
New York (N.Y.) > Fiction.
Genre: Historical fiction.
Novels.

Available copies

  • 10 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 3 current holds with 18 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Madison Main Library FIC TIZ (Text) 30229101383114 Adult New Fiction Available -
Bailey Public Library FIC Tiz (Text) 37807000061264 Adult Fiction Available -
Braswell Memorial Main Library FIC Tiz (Text) 37807000061696 Adult New Fiction Available -
Clemmons Branch FIC Tizzard, Gemma (Text) 0112524415389 Adult New Fiction Checked out 05/10/2025
Cliffdale Library F TIZZARD (Text) 31781069058889 Adult Fiction Available -
East Asheville Library F TIZ (Text) 0020660437805 Adult New Fiction Checked out 05/10/2025
G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library FIC TIZ (Text) 31420621492605 Adult New Fiction Available -
Goldsboro Library F TIZ (Text) 900005000280718 Adult New Fiction On holds shelf -
Henderson Main Branch HCPL1837345 (Text) HCPL1837345 Adult New Fiction In process -
Lenoir Library F TIZZARD Gemma (Text) 50669013286423 Adult New Fiction Checked out 05/17/2025

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