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New York editor Jen Gibbs enjoys a thriving career at Vida House Publishing until an enigmatic manuscript from an old slush pile lands on her desk. As she turns its pages, Jen is transported into the life of Sarra, a mixed‑race Melungeon girl ensnared by dangerous men in turn‑of‑the‑century Appalachia. The story suggests hidden origins and an unknown author, leading Jen to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains—a place she believed she had left behind forever. Pursuing the truth threatens her career and places her at the center of a dangerous pursuit, forcing her to decide how much she is willing to risk for a blockbuster book deal.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Lisa Wingate
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