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Lazaretto
Lazaretto: A Novel | Diane McKinney-Whetstone
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Diane McKinney-Whetstones nationally bestselling novel, Tumbling, immersed us into Philadelphias black community during the Civil Rights era, and she returns to the city in this new historical novel about a cast of nineteenth-century characters whose colorful lives intersect at the legendary LazarettoAmericas first quarantine hospital. Isolated on an island where two rivers meet, the Lazaretto quarantine hospital is the first stop for immigrants who wish to begin new lives in Philadelphia. The Lazarettos black live-in staff forge a strong social community, and when one of them receives permission to get married on the island the mood is one of celebration, particularly since the white staffsave the opium-addicted doctorare given leave for the weekend. On the eve of the ceremony, a gunshot rings out across the river. A white man has fired at a boat carrying the couples friends and family to the island, and the captain is injured. His life lies in the hands of Sylvia, the Lazarettos head nurse, who is shocked to realize she knows the patient. Intertwined with the drama unfolding at the Lazaretto are the fates of orphan brothers. When one brother commits a crime to protect the other, he imperils both of their livesand the consequences ultimately deliver both of them to the Lazaretto. In this masterful work of historical fiction, Diane McKinney-Whetstone seamlessly transports us to Philadelphia in the aftermath of the Civil War and Lincolns assassination, beautifully evoking powerful stories of love, friendship and humanity amid the vibrant black community that flourished amid the troubled times.
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Reviewsbylola
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I read this book because it was at the very bottom of my Litsy stacked pile (as far as books I actually own.) it was a great historical fiction/social justice/mystery and I enjoyed watching everything unfold. Next up is the oldest “to read” title on my GR.

LeahBergen I‘ve had His Bloody Project for a few years, too. 😬 4y
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Reviewsbylola
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It‘s time I nailed down my choice for #LMPC #GroupD. Can my group members weigh in and let me know if either of these work for you. Sorry, I realize neither of them are the titles I mentioned a few weeks ago. 😂

Mdargusch They both sound good. I love historical fiction but the other would work for the challenge prompt #bookaboutgrief so I‘m good with either. 6y
Laughterhp Both sound really good!! So I‘d be down to read either. @Mdargusch I am going to be sending you an email, I‘m moving and will have a new address after 7/17 and didn‘t put the right address for this, so I have to send you my new address! 😬 6y
emilyhaldi I'm dying to know how this one is (in case you want my opinion 😂😂) 6y
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BarbaraBB That one is so good, @emilyhaldi , I would start with that one! 6y
Amabear I‘m good with either too!!! 6y
Mdargusch Ok @Laughterhp 👍🏼 6y
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Bookpearl
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Pearls pick for the month of June.

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ValChanelle
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About 1/3 way through. #Lazaretto is heartbreaking & enjoyable so far. I love #historicalfiction with a dash of #mystery tossed in. #weekendreading

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mrldg
Lazaretto: A Novel | Diane McKinney-Whetstone

Loved hearing this one, learning about post civil war Philadelphia Africans' lives, and about Lazaretto.

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DreesReads
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Another abrupt ending--I am on a roll with these. I have so many questions! Yes what I suspected was true, but once the characters learn the truth it ends. But what happens? Argh!

SusanInTiburon Ooooo your kitty has beautiful eyes 8y
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DreesReads
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Ran 5k, now to enjoy a good book for the rest of soccer practice!

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DreesReads
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A brand new book and a cat, can't go wrong.

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misslisha3
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I love bookmarks.

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misslisha3
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"That's all any of us wants..."

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misslisha3
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In love with this one.

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Chelleo
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Won this giveaway and it just arrived. Can't wait to read it. I love DM-W's work. #goodreads #giveaway

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