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Karen Campbell Prough
Karen Campbell Prough is the author of The Girl Called Ella Dessa. Her writing often explores themes of personal history and discovery. Readers enjoy her direct storytelling.
The Girl Called Ella Dessa
Synopsis
Ella Dessa Huskey carries the physical and emotional scars of a mountain lion attack and her father's abandonment. Convinced she's unworthy of love, she leaves her isolated cabin for Beckler's Cove, where she finds shelter with a struggling pregnant woman and her five children. As Ella Dessa builds a new life, finding work, attending school, and experiencing friendship and love, she must confront her deepest insecurities. Can she truly believe in her own worth and find someone who cherishes the beauty beneath her scars?
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Characters
Ella Dessa HuskeyProtagonist
Ella Dessa's paAntagonist
Ella Dessa's mamaSupporting
two brothersSupporting
The Pregnant WomanSupporting