In her debut novel, Elizabeth Hardinger delves into the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of forgiveness. Her style is characterized by deep psychological insight and nuanced character portrayal. Hardinger explores universal themes of guilt, regret, and the possibility of redemption. Her prose is engaging and thought-provoking.
Growing up on a farm in rural Kentucky, fifteen-year-old Albertina "Bertie" Winslow knows how to do a lot, but when her mom dies, Bertie finds herself in charge of four younger siblings and struggling to keep the family together