Bent but Not Broken

In this gripping Depression-era novel from Mary Monroe, Naomi Simmons seeks solace from her controlling and unfaithful husband, Jacob Purcell, when she finds unexpected love with widower Homer Clark. Just as she dreams of a fresh start, Jacob suffers a stroke, complicating her escape and leaving her to care for him. As tensions rise, Naomi faces a shocking revelation from her teenage daughter, Ethel Mae, that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear. With her world crumbling around her, Naomi must confront a sinister scheme and fight for her survival amid betrayal and deceit.