The Fallen Woman's Daughter

In 1932, eight-year-old Nora and her sister Patsy are sent to the Park Ridge School for Girls, where they face the harshness of house matron Mrs. Morris and uncertainty about their mother's fate. Meanwhile, their mother, Gertie, who once dreamed of adventure with a carnival barker, struggles with the consequences of her choices after the State severs her connection with her daughters. When Gertie finally reunites with them, Nora's initial coolness toward her mother slowly shifts as she uncovers long-buried secrets that lead to understanding and forgiveness. This poignant tale explores themes of family, love, and resilience through three generations.