Touched

Set in a repressive Southern town in 1926, the story unfolds as sixteen-year-old Mattie arrives as a mail-order bride. She encounters a community steeped in strict gender roles and faces challenges when Duncan, the daughter of a controversial figure, survives a lightning strike and gains prophetic abilities. As Mattie defends Duncan against town prejudice and navigates her own troubled marriage, friendships deepen amid rising tensions. A hurricane brings tragedy and a quest for revenge, shaping a powerful narrative of resilience and defiance.