Sherry V. Ostroff Author

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Sherry V. Ostroff

All About Sherry

In my former life I was a teacher, a runner, a voracious reader, a wife and a mother. Today I am an author, a walker, a voracious reader, a wife, a mother and a grandmother. The big news is - writing has become an all-consuming passion. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, traveling and hanging out with my high school sweetheart and our family. I currently reside in Lancaster County, PA. I don't have any pets at the moment, but I used to have a dog named Dog and a cat named Meow.

My Books:

THE LUCKY ONE, published in 2016, is based on my mother's memoir. It is about her escape from Eastern Europe in the 1920's.

CALEDONIA, published in 2019, is my first historical novel. It's the story of two women who are separated by 300 years but are bound by mysterious circumstances. 21st century Hanna keeps uncovering evidence linking her to 17th century Anna. Both women experience adventure, romance, and tragedy as the reader witnesses them becoming more and more connected.

MANNAHATTA, published in 2021, is the second and last book of the series, and continues the story of Hanna and Anna.

EXPULSION - A Novel of the Spanish Inquisition published July 2022.

Next! THE WALL AT THE SUGAR FACTORY - Book #5 is underway.

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A New HISTORICAL NOVEL
is in the
Works

Anticipated Publication
Date
Late Fall
2023

Books

EXPULSION
Now Available!

An historical novel about the Spanish Inquisition, the Edict of Expulsion, and one woman's attempt to survive them both.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS:

Midwest Reviews - If only one book were to be chosen about the Inquisition's experience, it should be EXPULSION.

SPR - The depth of research behind this novel is undeniably impressive, as is Ostroff's mastery of suspense and dialogue.

Readers' Favorite - While you read this book, you will experience many emotions as you watch love, horror, violence, hate, jealousy, death, torture, and family unity unfold before your eyes in one novel and done so spectacularly.

Literary Titan - EXPULSION is a spellbinding and sophisticated novel that is emotional, dramatic, and entertaining.

IndieB.R.A.G. - The story is full of vivid details...meticulously researched, and it felt as if medieval Spain had come alive. This novel is a story of love, faith, and courage. Was almost an all night read.

Eric Hoffer - Nominated

The Series

First Place: Adult Fiction

Awards:

B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree
CIBA - Chaucer Awards - Long Listed
SHELF UNBOUND - 2021 Notable

Reviews:

Exquisitely Compelling

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer,

Midwest Book Review

A Must Read for Fans of Historical Novels

Reader's Favorite

Magnificent Read

Bookshelf Reviews

Readers say:

An informative and absorbing story
I did not want to put this book down.
Move over Outlander
I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend.

Reviews:

This exacting, well-written historical novel will delight fans of the genre.
-Kirkus Reviews

...a solidly compelling story that proves hard to putdown as love evolves and 'home' is redefined.
D. Donovan Senior Reviewer
Midwest Book Reviews

Superbly crafted storytelling. It's almost impossible not to enjoy it!
Wishing Shelf Book Review

Amazing book/story from an amazing author!!!
A Reader

Fascinating read that's hard to put down.
A Reader

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SYNOPSIS: 1918 was a terrible time to be Jewish in Russia. The Revolution was raging and anti-Jewish riots were claiming thousands of lives and destroying property. Escape was difficult and dangerous. One way out was to flee to the United States, but the government was in no mood to extend a hand to refugees desperately seeking safe harbor. Into this milieu, Ita Pogrebisky, The Lucky One, was born.

What's the Word?

What's The

Word?

The Lucky One

Readers who enjoy memoirs, and especially those who look for sagas of struggle to survive and flourish against enormous odds, will appreciate Sherry V. Ostroff's attention to bringing her mother's words to life.... Midwest Book Review

Readers' Reviews:

Author Sherry V. Ostroff has given readers a gift.
A gripping story of a time and place unknown to most people.
Sherry has created a beautiful biographical memoir.
This book is a piece of living history.
The Lucky One - definitely a 5 star review
This is the second work I’ve read by Sherry V. Ostroff and want an incredible story of overcoming incredibly difficult odds.