When the Dust Settles< em> is a 2023 historical fiction novel by Kim Van Alpert The novel tells the story of two young women one Jewish and one Muslim who are brought together by tragedy in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks < p> The novel is set in New York City and follows the lives of the two women Sarah and Anya as they try to rebuild their lives in the wake of the attacks Sarah is a Jewish woman who lost her husband and son in the attacks Anya is a Muslim woman who was injured in the attacks and is struggling to come to terms with what happened < p> The novel explores the themes of grief loss and hope It is a powerful and moving story about two women who find strength in each other in the face of tragedy < p> Here are some of the key takeaways from the book:< p> If you are interested in reading a powerful and moving story about grief loss and hope I highly recommend reading When the Dust Settles< em> < p> nbsp;< p>