In the hills of 1930s Kentucky, books are a rare treasure—and Cussy Mary Carter is determined to deliver them, no matter how rough the road.
As part of Roosevelt’s Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy rides muleback through the hollers, bringing stories and hope to the forgotten corners of Appalachia. But she carries more than books—Cussy is one of the last of the blue-skinned people of Kentucky, and her mere presence stirs suspicion and deep-seated prejudice.
Inspired by true events, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a moving tale of resilience, literacy, and the quiet power of one woman’s mission to uplift her community. A New York Times bestseller and Dolly Parton-recommended favorite, this is historical fiction at its most heartfelt and unforgettable.
