Set in 1930s Kentucky, 'The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek' tells the story of Cussy Mary Carter, a young woman with blue-tinged skin due to a rare genetic condition. As one of the Packhorse Librarians, Cussy delivers much-needed books to the isolated Appalachian mountain community, fostering a love of reading while facing the harsh realities of bigotry and suspicion. Readers follow Cussy on her mule through rugged terrain as she builds connections with her patrons, who are as colorful and complex as the region itself. Despite facing prejudice and danger due to her unique appearance, Cussy's determination and love for her work shine through. The series beautifully captures her courage and resilience, and the transformative power of books in even the most challenging circumstances.
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"Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hill folk of Trouble... Read more
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"A powerful portrait of the courageous women who fought against ignorance, misogyny, and racial prejudice." --William Kent Krueger, New York Timesbestselling author of This Tender Landand Lightning Strike The new novel from the New York Times bestse... Read more
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