The Girls with No Names: A Novel

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 freedoms and discover a shocking secret about their father.

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

With atmospheric settings and heartwarming storytelling, The House of Mercy explores the lives and secrets of the girls who stayed in the real-life House of Mercy, a historical institution for "unwanted" girls.

Burdick's writing is masterful, revealing the perils of being a woman in 1913 and exposing the truths of their varying social circles.

This book will break your heart with its exquisitely wrought, meticulously researched historical reflection on an American version of the infamous House of Mercy.

Don't miss out on this captivating story of sisterhood, friendship, and survival.