Necessary Lies

Set in 1950s North Carolina, "Necessary Lies" follows the intertwined lives of fifteen-year-old Ivy Hart and social worker Jane Forrester, as they navigate complex personal and societal challenges. Amidst a backdrop of racial tension and controversial policies, their stories reveal the dark secrets and hopes within a small Southern town. The novel explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the struggle to do what is right in difficult circumstances.