Before Dorothy

Set against the backdrop of the Kansas prairie during the Dust Bowl era, this captivating novel follows Emily Gale, who must navigate the challenges of sudden motherhood and personal grief after her sister's tragic death. As she faces relentless drought and dust storms, Emily's journey of courage, love, and self-discovery unfolds across the tumultuous decades from 1920s Chicago to 1930s Kansas. With themes of family, duty, and resilience, this story offers an inspiring exploration of hope amid adversity, all before Dorothy's famous adventure in Oz.