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Born in scandal. Shunned by her town. Left with nothing but her mother's words: "We don't crawl. We walk proudly."
In 1910s Indiana, Alvina grows up in a house connected to her neighbor's by a whispered-about "tunnel"-a symbol of her mother's forbidden love and the town's relentless judgment. Ostracized, friendless, and invisible, Alvina clings to quiet dignity... until one dance changes everything.
Based on a true family story, Alvina: Strong and Determined is a gripping historical novel of resilience, love, and survival. Readers will:
- Follow Alvina's journey from outcast schoolgirl to frontier wife
- Experience the emotional toll of war, pandemic, and isolation
- Witness a woman's quiet strength as she faces betrayal, motherhood, and a brutal Wyoming winter-alone
From church dances in Indianapolis to snowbound cabins on the high prairie, this novel immerses you in a forgotten era where a woman's courage was her only lifeline.
Perfect for fans of My Ántonia, The Homesteader's Daughter, or Dovey Coe. Click "Buy Now" to discover the powerful true-inspired tale of a woman who refused to be erased-and whose legacy lives on in every page.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Born in scandal. Shunned by her town. Left with nothing but her mother's words: "We don't crawl. We walk proudly."In 1910s Indiana, Alvina grows up in a house connected to her neighbor's by a whispered-about "tunnel"-a symbol of her mother's forbidden love and the town's relentless judgment. Ostracized, friendless, and invisible, Alvina clings to quiet dignity. until one dance changes everything. Based on a true family story, Alvina: Strong and Determined is a gripping historical novel of resilience, love, and survival. Readers will: Follow Alvina's journey from outcast schoolgirl to frontier wifeExperience the emotional toll of war, pandemic, and isolationWitness a woman's quiet strength as she faces betrayal, motherhood, and a brutal Wyoming winter-aloneFrom church dances in Indianapolis to snowbound cabins on the high prairie, this novel immerses you in a forgotten era where a woman's courage was her only lifeline. Perfect for fans of My Antonia, The Homesteader's Daughter, or Dovey Coe. Click "Buy Now" to discover the powerful true-inspired tale of a woman who refused to be erased-and whose legacy lives on in every page. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798295500510
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