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Crossing the Horizon
In 1912, Olga Svensdotler leaves her small Swedish town for a daring journey to America, chasing dreams of freedom and opportunity. With her family’s encouragement but a heavy heart, she boards the RMS Baltic, leaving behind the only life she’s ever known.
Onboard, Olga finds an unexpected ally in Rachel, a spirited fellow traveler, and a dangerous passion in Rachel’s enigmatic brother, Erik. As their bond deepens, Olga becomes entangled in a whirlwind romance that feels destined—but Erik harbors a secret that could destroy everything she’s risking to build.
As the ship sails through stormy seas, Olga is forced to confront the emotional turbulence of love, betrayal, and the cost of new beginnings. Will the promise of America be enough to outweigh the sacrifices she must endure?
Rich with historical detail, Crossing the Horizon is a poignant tale of courage and resilience, exploring the immigrant experience and the lengths one woman will go to for love and freedom.
Onboard, Olga finds an unexpected ally in Rachel, a spirited fellow traveler, and a dangerous passion in Rachel’s enigmatic brother, Erik. As their bond deepens, Olga becomes entangled in a whirlwind romance that feels destined—but Erik harbors a secret that could destroy everything she’s risking to build.
As the ship sails through stormy seas, Olga is forced to confront the emotional turbulence of love, betrayal, and the cost of new beginnings. Will the promise of America be enough to outweigh the sacrifices she must endure?
Rich with historical detail, Crossing the Horizon is a poignant tale of courage and resilience, exploring the immigrant experience and the lengths one woman will go to for love and freedom.
416 pages, Paperback
Published December 10, 2024
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December 15, 2024
Those who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of romance will enjoy this debut novel by Gail B. Zalfa.
Thestoey follows Olga, a Swedish yougn woman who sets off on a memorable journey toward the USA with hope in her heart. On the ship, she befriends a young woman her age who, it turns out, is traveling with her brother, Erik. Right away, the connection between Olga and Erik are clear, and their live blossoms. Only, Erik is not who he appears to be.
Despite the setback, Olga makes the most of her newfound situation. She manages to settle down with a man and raise a family. Yet, the thread between her and Erik never sever.
This fictionalized account of Zalfa’s grandmother is a wonderful story of courage in the face of trials. From the stories heard of her grandmother while growing up, Zalfa weaves an immaginitevly rich narrative that captures a glimpse of early 20th century life of a Swedish immigrant
Thestoey follows Olga, a Swedish yougn woman who sets off on a memorable journey toward the USA with hope in her heart. On the ship, she befriends a young woman her age who, it turns out, is traveling with her brother, Erik. Right away, the connection between Olga and Erik are clear, and their live blossoms. Only, Erik is not who he appears to be.
Despite the setback, Olga makes the most of her newfound situation. She manages to settle down with a man and raise a family. Yet, the thread between her and Erik never sever.
This fictionalized account of Zalfa’s grandmother is a wonderful story of courage in the face of trials. From the stories heard of her grandmother while growing up, Zalfa weaves an immaginitevly rich narrative that captures a glimpse of early 20th century life of a Swedish immigrant
January 23, 2025
Really great ending!!
August 14, 2025
Lovely twist on a family story.
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