Lucy: A Novel

Lisa Wingate, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Before We Were Yours, has described this story as one that will have readers not only rooting for Ginny and Lucy, but also thinking about them long after the last page is turned. This powerful and emotional tale, inspired by true events, follows the heartbreaking and uplifting journey of a mother who will stop at nothing to protect her daughter.

It is set in Dover, Massachusetts in 1969, where Ginny Richardson's world is shattered when her baby girl, Lucy, who was born with Down Syndrome, is taken away from her and sent to Willowridge, a school for the "feeble-minded," by her husband, Ab, under pressure from his influential family. Despite Ab's insistence that it was for the best and that they should move on, Ginny cannot ignore the horrors she learns of at Willowridge from her friend, Marsha. Determined to rescue Lucy, Ginny embarks on a risky journey with Marsha and her young son, becoming a fugitive in the process.

As she fights against Ab and his controlling father for the right to keep Lucy, Ginny discovers her own strength and resilience. From Massachusetts to Atlantic City, through the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida, Keeping Lucy is a gripping tale of a mother's unwavering love and determination. Kristina McMorris, the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Edge of Lost, describes it as a heartrending yet inspiring novel that will keep readers hooked late into the night.

With accolades such as PopSugar's 30 Must-Read Books of 2019, Good Housekeeping's 25 Best New Books for Summer 2019, and Better Homes & Gardens' 13 New Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer, Keeping Lucy is a must-read that will leave a lasting impact on its audience.

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