Who Wrote Those Letters?

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The narrative delves into the intriguing ten-year investigation that uncovered the true identity of Jürnjakob Swehn, a character from a bestselling book published in 1917. It explores the debate surrounding the authenticity of the immigrant letters sent from Iowa to Germany, revealing that much of the story is based on fact. Additionally, the book presents five previously unpublished letters from the Gillhoff family, shedding light on Swehn's family's experiences and the broader immigrant narrative.