Keeping Lucy: A Novel

Lisa Wingate, New York Times Bestselling Author of Before We Were Yours, praises this story, saying it will have readers not only rooting for Ginny and Lucy, but also thinking about them long after the last page is turned.

The novel has received several accolades, including being listed as one of PopSugar's 30 Must-Read Books of 2019, one of Good Housekeeping's 25 Best New Books for Summer 2019, and one of Better Homes & Gardens 13 New Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer.

Set in Dover, Massachusetts, in 1969, the story follows Ginny Richardson, whose heart was shattered when her baby girl, Lucy, born with Down Syndrome, was forcibly taken from her and sent to Willowridge, a special school for the “feeble-minded,” due to pressure from her husband, Ab's powerful family. Despite Ab's insistence that it was for the best and that they should grieve for their daughter as though she were dead, Ginny discovers the truth about Willowridge's horrifying conditions through a series of articles shown to her by her best friend, Marsha.

Refusing to leave Lucy in such appalling circumstances, Ginny embarks on a daring journey, accompanied by her six-year-old son and Marsha, to rescue Lucy and keep her safe. This decision turns Ginny into a fugitive and pits her against Ab and his overbearing father as she fights for the right to keep Lucy.

The novel takes readers on a heart-pounding adventure across state lines, from Massachusetts to Atlantic City, through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and to a roadside mermaid show in Florida. Keeping Lucy offers a powerful portrayal of a mother's unwavering love and determination.

Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Edge of Lost, praises the novel as "A heartrending yet inspiring novel that kept me reading late into the night." This gripping and emotional story will resonate in the hearts and minds of readers long after they have finished reading.

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