After over a year of planning, Sadie Adams has finally made her escape. She left her domineering and abusive husband, Frank, back in New York City and stepped off the train with her young son, Gus, in Galesburg, Illinois. Frank couldn't kill her or Gus if he couldn't find them. And Sadie's convinced that Frank doesn't even know the town of Galesburg exists. In Galesburg, Sadie sets about creating a safe, loving, and protected home for Gus. The economic shadows of the Great Depression are beginning to fade, and boarding houses are hiring help again. As a woman with a son but no husband, Sadie will have to create a believable story for her landlord and employer to avoid scandal. She finds a friend in Mrs. Blumenthal, who gives her a place to stay and understands Sadie's situation more than Sadie can imagine. Sadie even finds a new chance at love with the charming but mysterious Howard. But all is not perfect in Galesburg. Doris Steinway, who gives Sadie a job as a housekeeper, is...

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