In the Kansas summer of 1873, young Meg Brennon is on the run from an abusive husband and struggling to survive as a traveling millinery-supply saleswoman. When her wagon is stolen by a rustic old woman called Grandma Spicy, a desperate fourteen-year-old girl and her mute younger brother, Meg stumbles onto a chance to truly escape. The unlikely companions travel to Dodge where land is free and Meg hopes to file on a homestead. Determined to start over, Meg pretends that her abusive husband does not exist, while living in ...
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In the Kansas summer of 1873, young Meg Brennon is on the run from an abusive husband and struggling to survive as a traveling millinery-supply saleswoman. When her wagon is stolen by a rustic old woman called Grandma Spicy, a desperate fourteen-year-old girl and her mute younger brother, Meg stumbles onto a chance to truly escape. The unlikely companions travel to Dodge where land is free and Meg hopes to file on a homestead. Determined to start over, Meg pretends that her abusive husband does not exist, while living in constant fear of the bounty hunter her husband has hired to find her. Harassed and threatened by a neighboring cattle rancher, Meg struggles to maintain her farm. Through heartbreak and joy the homestead survives, leaving Meg to realize that she must find a way to free herself from the past. Irene Bennett Brown has known she wanted to write since age thirteen when she read Little Women. After listening to the many stories of her older family members about the early times in Kansas, she was determined to tell the story of the role women and children played in developing the West. She has written several young adult books, including Before the Lark, winner of the Spur Award and nominee for the Mark Twain Award. Her first adult novel, The Plainswoman, was widely acclaimed and nominated for the Spur Award. She is a founding member of Women Writing the West. Hometown: Jefferson, Oregon
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This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.
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Good. 7 Reliable and Polished AUDIO CDs withdrawn from the library in the clamshell case. Library sticker and marking to the case and the CDs. Some shelf wear to the box. The AUDIO CDs are in individual slots, protected and clear sounding. Enjoy this AUDIO CD performance!
