The Girls with No Names

The House of Mercy is a heartwarming tale of hope, courage, and sisterhood set in 1910s New York City.

Inspired by real events, this book follows two wealthy young women, Luella and Effie Tildon, as they navigate the limitations of their gender roles and discover the shocking secret about their father.

When Luella is mysteriously gone, Effie must rely on her tenuous friendship with an enigmatic girl named Mable to survive.

With a gripping plot and atmospheric setting, The House of Mercy explores the lives and secrets of the girls confined in the real-life House of Mercy.

Burdick's writing reveals the perils of being a woman in 1913 and exposes the truths of their varying social circles, making this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and women's rights.