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Before We Were Yours

by Lisa Wingate

2017 · 400 pages · Fiction

Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals, this novel follows the Foss children, who are kidnapped and taken to the Tennessee Children's Home Society in 1939. Decades later, Avery Stafford, a woman from a wealthy family, discovers a hidden connection to the past that threatens to unravel her family's legacy. This dual-timeline narrative is a heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting exploration of the bonds of sisterhood and the enduring power of family, even in the face of systemic corruption.

A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.

Atmosphere: HistoricalVibe: TenderPacing: Fast-paced
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