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Synopsis
Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It’s locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear. The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the “lone women” taking advantage of the government’s offer of free land for those who can tame it—except that Adelaide isn’t alone. And the secret she’s tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory.
Lone Women: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This historical horror novel contains strong supernatural violence, death of parents, and disturbing imagery related to the monster in Adelaide's trunk. The isolated frontier setting and dark atmosphere are intense.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dark historical fiction with supernatural horror and strong female protagonists facing impossible choices will find this gripping.