Táto autorka sa venuje historickej fikcii a ponúka čitateľom pútavé príbehy zasadené do minulosti. Jej diela sa vyznačujú starostlivým výskumom a schopnosťou vtiahnuť čitateľa do dobových kulís. Prostredníctvom svojich románov skúma ľudské osudy a spoločenské premeny.
Set against the backdrop of the 1875 Temperance Movement, the story follows Gilbert Freeman, who escapes his troubled life on an Ohio farm only to find himself embroiled in a heated conflict over a newly opened saloon in Westerville. As tensions rise, Gilbert must navigate the complexities of community, morality, and his own beliefs about alcohol, revealing the deep societal divides of the era.
Set in Salem, Ohio, a Quaker town known for its anti-slavery stance, the story follows thirteen-year-old Nelly as she navigates her new life. Amidst the backdrop of a community deeply engaged in social justice, Nelly encounters challenges and friendships that shape her understanding of freedom and morality. The book explores themes of courage, community, and the fight against injustice, as Nelly discovers her own voice in a pivotal historical context.