Lone Women

Adelaide Henry is burdened with a large, constantly locked steamer trunk, her constant companion during her travels. Whenever the trunk is opened, those near her mysteriously vanish. The year is 1915, a time when Adelaide finds herself in deep trouble. Her hidden transgression has resulted in her parents' deaths, forcing her to escape California in a frantic dash toward the West. As she drags the trunk from place to place, she becomes one of the 'lone women,' female homesteaders journeying alone to carve out their piece of land through the government's offer for those who dare to tame the wilds. Yet, Adelaide is not truly isolated. The secret she has fought to confine in her trunk might be crucial for her survival on the harsh and relentless American frontier. Penned by a contemporary expert in magical suspense, "Lone Women" intricately weaves captivating language, a memorable ensemble of explorers who encounter terror and unity amidst the savage terrain, and a unique depiction of early 20th-century America. Central to this narrative is the compelling tale of a woman determined to either bury her past or find redemption.