Romancing Olive

In 1891, librarian Olive Wilkins travels from her refined Philadelphia life to the rough town of Spencer, Ohio, after her brother's violent death and her sister-in-law's murder leave her to care for her orphaned niece and nephew. As she confronts the harsh realities of her new environment and her long-held beliefs are challenged, Olive must navigate the dangers facing her family and forge new bonds with the widower Jacob Butler and his children. This story explores resilience, family, and the possibility of love amid loss and hardship.