Calling Me Home

Set in 1939 Kentucky, this heartfelt story explores themes of love and societal boundaries as a young woman from privilege, Isabelle McAllister, falls for Robert, the Black son of her family’s housekeeper. Decades later, at the end of her life, Isabelle shares her poignant and forbidden love story with her friend Dorrie, revealing the lasting impact of her past. Praised for its wise narration and emotional depth, the novel weaves a compelling tale inspired by true events.