Alvina: Strong and Determined

By: Perrin, Kay Marie

Born in scandal. Shunned by her town. Left with nothing but her mother's words: "We don't crawl. We walk proudly."

In 1910s Indiana, Alvina grows up in a house connected to her neighbor's by a whispered-about "tunnel"-a symbol of her mother's forbidden love and the town's relentless judgment. Ostracized, friendless, and invisible, Alvina clings to quiet dignity... until one dance changes everything.

Based on a true family story, Alvina: Strong and Determined is a gripping historical novel of resilience, love, and survival. Readers will:

Follow Alvina's journey from outcast schoolgirl to frontier wifeExperience the emotional toll of war, pandemic, and isolationWitness a woman's quiet strength as she faces betrayal, motherhood, and a brutal Wyoming winter-alone

From church dances in Indianapolis to snowbound cabins on the high prairie, this novel immerses you in a forgotten era where a woman's courage was her only lifeline.

Perfect for fans of My ntonia, The Homesteader's Daughter, or Dovey Coe. Click "Buy Now" to discover the powerful true-inspired tale of a woman who refused to be erased-and whose legacy lives on in every page.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918475407
• ISBN13: 9781918475401
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Writersclique.com
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"