The Disappeared

The Disappeared is an award-winning debut that delves into the intertwined stories of Lorena Ledesma, a housewife caught in Argentina's military dictatorship, and her mother, Esme, who joins a group of women searching for their missing children. As Esme discovers that many of their kidnapped daughters have given birth in prison, the quest expands to find their stolen grandchildren. Decades later, American adoptee Rachel Sprague uncovers a long-lost brother through a DNA test, leading her to confront deep family secrets linked to her origins. Inspired by the true accounts of the mothers of Plaza de Mayo, this heart-wrenching narrative explores themes of identity, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth.