A Mother's Promise

In her debut novel, K.D. Alden tells the inspiring true story of Ruth Ann Riley in Virginia, 1927, who battles societal prejudice and a flawed legal system to reclaim her child, Annabel, after being wrongfully institutionalized due to her unwed status. Determined and resilient, Ruth Ann refuses to let the stigma of being labeled “feebleminded” deter her quest for justice, leading her unexpectedly to the U.S. Supreme Court and forging new friendships and potential romance along the way. This rich narrative highlights one woman's unwavering courage in the face of overwhelming odds.