Publication Date: June 2015

Blurb:

The greatest journey is the one you least expect…

Kansas 1932: When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home. But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child. On the unforgiving plains, Emily’s courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage. Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?

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What To Expect:

Readers should expect an adult historical fiction that is the imagined backstory of Auntie Em from Wizard of Oz set in a very real 1920/30s historical setting.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild

Sexual Content: Closed Door – Talks about a married couple coming together but no explicit details at all. Ladies discuss sex life with each other but no detailed descriptions.

Violence: None

Substance Use: Mild

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: Characters pray and mention God and worry He has forgotten them, but not a major focus either way.

Other Topics: Miscarriage & grief

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