Katherine Sherbrooke crafts narratives that delve into the intricacies of human psychology and relationships. Her works explore complex themes of family, belonging, and the search for identity. Sherbrooke's unique voice captures the subtle nuances of the human experience, prompting readers to reflect on their own lives. Her writing is intimate, empathetic, and resonates long after the final page is turned.
Set against the backdrop of 1940s Hollywood, the story follows a runway model whose impulsive choice to safeguard her loved ones sets off a chain of secrets. These hidden truths resurface years later, jeopardizing her daughter's life and forcing a confrontation with the past. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, the impact of choices, and the complexities of family dynamics across generations.
Born on a farm in 1818, Lucy Stone dreamed of extraordinary things for a girl of her time, like continuing her education beyond the eighth grade and working for the abolitionist cause, and of ordinary things, such as raising a family of her own. But when she learns that the Constitution affords no rights to married women, she declares that she will never marry and dedicates her life to fighting for change. Based on true events, Leaving Coy's Hill is a timeless story of women's quest for personal and professional fulfillment within society's stubborn constraints. And as an abolitionist and women's rights activist fighting for the future of a deeply divided country, Lucy Stone's quest to live a life on her own terms is as relevant as ever. -- Adapted from publisher's description