Divining Women

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Set against the backdrop of the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic, the story follows Maureen Ross, who faces a challenging pregnancy while enduring an unloving marriage to her indifferent husband, Troop. The arrival of Troop's niece, Mary Oliver, brings a turning point as she becomes determined to shield Maureen from her uncle's harshness. As tensions rise and the threat of the epidemic looms, the bond between the two women deepens, highlighting themes of resilience and the fight for dignity in difficult circumstances.