Bibliograph

The last days of Ellis Island, Gaëlle Josse ; translated from the French by Natasha Lehrer

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The last days of Ellis Island, Gaëlle Josse ; translated from the French by Natasha Lehrer

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The last days of Ellis Island

Oclc number

1144114052

Responsibility statement

Gaëlle Josse ; translated from the French by Natasha Lehrer

Summary

"New York, November 3, 1954. In a few days, the immigration inspection station on Ellis Island will close its doors forever. John Mitchell, an officer of the Bureau of Immigration, is the guardian and last resident of the island. As Mitchell looks back over forty-five years as gatekeeper to America and its promise of a better life, he recalls his brief marriage to his beloved wife Liz, and is haunted by memories of a transgression involving Nella, an immigrant from Sardinia. Told is a series of poignant diary entries, this is a story of responsibility, love, fidelity, and remorse."--Back cover

Target audience

adult

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