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Ruby, a twelve‑year‑old girl, must cope with her mother’s sudden incarceration. In a bid for hope, she seeks guidance from her hinterland aunt, an irrepressible nun who carries shadowy ties. Their joined quest to secure her mother’s freedom unravels family secrets and tests the limits of faith and loyalty.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Corabel Shofner
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