The Hotel on St. James Place
Growing up in Atlantic City between the Boardwalk and the Holocaust
A heartwarming coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of 1970s Atlantic City and the enduring legacy of the Holocaust.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, may have seen better days, but for teenage Molly, the Seacrest Hotel is a world of its own. As the daughter of Holocaust survivor proprietors, she observes a tapestry of quirky guests, from drug dealers to runaways, each with a story to tell.
Amidst the backdrop of a changing city, Molly learns about empathy, resilience, and the enduring power of community. Discover a poignant tale of family, memory, and the search for belonging in a world shaped by the echoes of the past. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction with a touch of nostalgia.
Molly Golubcow was able to write professionally her entire career. As a technical writer, she covered an array of topics ranging from NASA telemetry systems to health care policy & procedures. In her spare time, she entertains the right side of her brain writing non-technical short stories, articles, and interviews. Her works have been published in several anthologies as well as in newspaper and magazines: Atlantic City Weekly, Boardwalk Journal, New Jersey Lifestyle, South Jersey, & JerseyMan. Her favorite subjects to write about center around her home, her roots - Atlantic City and New Jersey in general.
She is currently working on her next book – a detective novel set in Atlantic City – you never know what can be happening on and under the Boardwalk.
