Historical Fiction
Five women in Depression-era Kentucky deliver books as packhorse librarians, forging bonds and defying convention in a tale of friendship and resilience.
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Five women in Depression-era Kentucky deliver books as packhorse librarians, forging bonds and defying convention in a tale of friendship and resilience.
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From the author of Me Before You, set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond.Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Ro...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual content with fade-to-black scenes; some romantic encounters implied. To sexual coercion or threats; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including physical confrontations and harsh conditions; not graphic.
Profanity
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Minor profanity with occasional mild language used in dialogue.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol use in social settings; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious community norms; not central to the story.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate focus on social issues like gender roles and access to education.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of domestic abuse and societal oppression of women. To sexual coercion or threats; not explicit or central.
Other
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