My dad’s cousin Elva leaned forward and stage whispered to me, She left the babies in the bed and ran off with a salesman. The why of Lydia’s shocking decision was lost to history for over 100 years—until I found her yellowed and tattered journals in my great-great uncle’s trunk
“A luxurious writing style, a slice of Americana, and the powerful pull of family secrets make She Left the Babies in the Bed an exceptionally fine read!” – Meredith and Win Blevins
“Remarkable… Elaine Crume has written a beautiful and powerful first novel that explores the painful realities of being a young woman in nineteenth-century America. Watching Lydia’s life unfold can be uncomfortable, even agonizing, but her tragic story is one that must be heard. It will haunt you for a long time. It’s unforgettable.†– Kathleen O’Neal GearNew York Times bestselling author of THE ICE LION
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