Beverly Magid

Beverly Magid talks about her new book, SOWN IN TEARS set in Russia, 1905, a turbulent time of unrest and rampant anti-semitism. After an attack on her village, Leah Peretz is alone to care for her two young children. Her life is further complicated by the unexpected attentions of a Russian officer, who is drawn to her despite his antipathy towards Jews. Leah must decide how to protect her children, defend her way of life or completely change the direction of her life entirely.