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Ellen, Lacey's great‑great‑great‑great‑grandmother, grows up on a 1830 Illinois farm where a new stepmother and her son, Silas, are introduced into her family’s life. As tensions rise, Ellen realizes the importance of her new family ties and the stories shared through family quilts. Through these stories, she gains insight into her own ancestry and the enduring strength of her family.
Lacey, a young girl, discovers a trunk of family quilts and the tales that accompany them. These stories help her understand the generations that have come before her—and, importantly, her own family.
The novel explores family dynamics, pioneering life, and the power of shared stories in shaping identity.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Susan E. Kirby
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