Mary Coin

In "Mary Coin," Marisa Silver draws inspiration from Dorothea Lange’s iconic “Migrant Mother” photograph to weave an extraordinary narrative about the intertwined lives of two women—Mary, the courageous migrant mother, and Vera, the ambitious photographer. Set against the backdrop of 1930s America, the story explores their pivotal encounter, which results in a landmark image of the Great Depression, while also introducing Walker Dodge, a modern-day professor who unravels a family mystery connected to the photograph. Through vivid prose, Silver delves into themes of ambition, resilience, and the deeper stories behind fleeting moments captured in time.