Rare Objects

Set in Depression-era Boston, this historical fiction follows Maeve Fanning, a resilient Irish immigrant navigating poverty, social divides, and personal struggles during the Great Depression. As she begins working in an eccentric antiques shop, Maeve’s tangled connections to the wealthy Van der Laar family draw her into a world of moral ambiguity, deception, and self-discovery. The story explores themes of reinvention and the pursuit of freedom amid challenging circumstances, all against a richly layered historical backdrop.