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Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of 'Keeping Lucy,' a gripping novel by the acclaimed author, which unfolds in Dover, Massachusetts in 1969. This poignant tale recounts the harrowing journey of Ginny Richardson, whose life is shattered when her baby girl, Lucy, born with Down Syndrome, is taken away to Willowridge, a notorious institution. Under social pressure and familial expectations, her husband Ab convinces her that Lucy's removal is for the best, urging them to grieve their daughter as if she were lost forever.
However, Ginny's world flips upside down when her close friend Marsha reveals the grim truth about Willowridge—a place filled with neglected children and despair. Fueled with determination and a fierce maternal instinct, Ginny sets off with her six-year-old son to confront the institution and rescue her daughter. This marks the beginning of a life-altering quest that explores themes of love, resilience, and the lengths a mother will go to fight for her child.
As Ginny races across various landscapes—from Massachusetts' shores to the Blue Ridge Mountains and quirky roadside attractions in Florida—she transforms into a fierce fugitive. 'Keeping Lucy' is not merely a story; it is an emotional rollercoaster that delves deep into the strength of motherhood. With 320 pages of captivating prose, this novel is a must-read for anyone who appreciates heartfelt fiction and stories of unyielding love.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250164230
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250164230
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 320
Description:
Dover, Massachusetts, 1969. Ginny Richardson's heart was torn open when her baby girl, Lucy, born with Down Syndrome, was taken from her. Under pressure from his powerful family, her husband, Ab, sent Lucy away to Willowridge, a special school for the "feeble-minded." Ab tried to convince Ginny it was for the best. That they should grieve for their daughter as though she were dead. That they should try to move on.
But two years later, when Ginny's best friend, Marsha, shows her a series of articles exposing Willowridge as a hell-on-earth—its squalid hallways filled with neglected children—she knows she can't leave her daughter there. With Ginny's six-year-old son in tow, Ginny and Marsha drive to the school to see Lucy for themselves. What they find sets their course on a heart-racing journey across state lines—turning Ginny into a fugitive.
For the first time, Ginny must test her own strength and face the world head-on as she fights Ab and his domineering father for the right to keep Lucy. Racing from Massachusetts to the beaches of Atlantic City, through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to a roadside mermaid show in Florida, Keeping Lucy is a searing portrait of just how far a mother’s love can take her.
However, Ginny's world flips upside down when her close friend Marsha reveals the grim truth about Willowridge—a place filled with neglected children and despair. Fueled with determination and a fierce maternal instinct, Ginny sets off with her six-year-old son to confront the institution and rescue her daughter. This marks the beginning of a life-altering quest that explores themes of love, resilience, and the lengths a mother will go to fight for her child.
As Ginny races across various landscapes—from Massachusetts' shores to the Blue Ridge Mountains and quirky roadside attractions in Florida—she transforms into a fierce fugitive. 'Keeping Lucy' is not merely a story; it is an emotional rollercoaster that delves deep into the strength of motherhood. With 320 pages of captivating prose, this novel is a must-read for anyone who appreciates heartfelt fiction and stories of unyielding love.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250164230
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250164230
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 320
Description:
Dover, Massachusetts, 1969. Ginny Richardson's heart was torn open when her baby girl, Lucy, born with Down Syndrome, was taken from her. Under pressure from his powerful family, her husband, Ab, sent Lucy away to Willowridge, a special school for the "feeble-minded." Ab tried to convince Ginny it was for the best. That they should grieve for their daughter as though she were dead. That they should try to move on.
But two years later, when Ginny's best friend, Marsha, shows her a series of articles exposing Willowridge as a hell-on-earth—its squalid hallways filled with neglected children—she knows she can't leave her daughter there. With Ginny's six-year-old son in tow, Ginny and Marsha drive to the school to see Lucy for themselves. What they find sets their course on a heart-racing journey across state lines—turning Ginny into a fugitive.
For the first time, Ginny must test her own strength and face the world head-on as she fights Ab and his domineering father for the right to keep Lucy. Racing from Massachusetts to the beaches of Atlantic City, through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to a roadside mermaid show in Florida, Keeping Lucy is a searing portrait of just how far a mother’s love can take her.