Divining Women

Set against the backdrop of 1918 America amidst the spread of Spanish influenza, this novel follows Maureen Ross, a woman facing a difficult pregnancy in a troubled marriage with a cold and abusive husband. When Troop’s niece, Mary Oliver, arrives to help, she becomes a protector for Maureen and challenges the household’s tensions. As the influenza epidemic intensifies, the story explores themes of resilience, confrontation, and spiritual renewal.