Fiction-Atakora
A work of historical fiction, the novel is set in the interbellum rural South. Spanning eras and generations, it tells the stories of three unforgettable women; Miss May Belle, the wise healing woman; her daughter Rue who is precocious and observant and reluctant to follow in her Mother's footsteps as a midwife and their master's daughter Varina. Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Named one of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times, NPR, Parade, Book Riot, and PopMatters.