"A compelling and beautifully written story of resilience, discrimination, and the transformative power of books"
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek paints a vivid and heartfelt portrait of 19-year-old Cussy Mary, a courageous young woman navigating life in 1930s Appalachian Kentucky. As if being a woman in a rugged, male-dominated world isn't challenging enough, Cussy also faces deep-seated prejudice due to her rare blue-tinged skin.
Determined to make a difference, she becomes a pack horse librarian, braving treacherous terrain and societal scorn to deliver books and promote literacy in her isolated community. While many come to appreciate her kindness and dedication, others—particularly certain men—resent her independence, putting her in constant danger.
A compelling and beautifully written story of resilience, discrimination, and the transformative power of books.
| Primary Genre | Historical Fiction |
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