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is a historical fiction novel inspired by a real 1948 newspaper photo of children for sale during the Great Depression, though the book sets the story in 1931. It follows struggling reporter Ellis Reed, who photographs two children with a "2 Children for Sale" sign, leading to his big break but also devastating consequences as he and a secretary, Lillian Palmer, get entangled in the family's plight and their own deception. The book explores themes of ambition, love, and the desperate choices people make to survive, becoming a New York Times bestseller.