Before We Were Yours

Inspired by a true and shocking scandal, this novel tells the story of two families linked by a devastating past. In 1939 Memphis, young Rill Foss and her siblings are taken from their shantyboat home and placed in a cruel orphanage. Decades later, federal prosecutor Avery Stafford uncovers a hidden family history that forces her to confront uncomfortable truths. This book explores themes of resilience, the search for identity, and the enduring bonds of family.