Laura Rhoton McNeal holds an MA in fiction writing from Syracuse University and is the author, with her husband, Tom, of four critically acclaimed young adult novels, including Crooked (winner of the California Book Award in Juvenile Literature) and Zipped (winner of the Pen Center USA Literary Award in Children's and Young Adult Literature). Laura's solo debut novel, Dark Water, was a finalist for the National Book Award. She lives with her family in Coronado, California.
“A stunning, pitch-perfect tale of a star-crossed, Depression-era
love triangle. National Book Award finalist Laura McNeal is a
magnificent writer.” —Lily King, author of Euphoria
“Laura McNeal’s tale of Aldine McKenna’s journey from Scotland to
the drought-stricken wheat fields of Kansas is written with a
deftness and lyricism that recalls Colm Tóibín’s Brooklyn. It is at
once about an immigrant’s journey, a family’s epic, and a necessary
history told straight from the heart. It’s the kind of book readers
will return to again and again.” —Douglas Unger, author of Leaving
the Land and Voices from Silence
“A vibrant, stirring gem of a book.” —Ron Hansen, National Book
Award Finalist for Atticus
“The novel, in its understated and brilliantly imagined scenes,
draws us into the everyday joys and the wrenching struggles of
Aldine McKenna’s journey. It opens up her heart to us.” —Darrell
Spencer, author of Bring Your Legs With You
“The memorable characters, well-constructed setting, and beautiful
prose make the novel shine. Dust, lust, and human drama rendered
with sensitivity, depth, and breadth.” —Kirkus Reviews
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