The Girls in the Stilt House
A Novel
What's it about
What would you do if a terrible secret bound you to your worst enemy? In the unforgiving Mississippi swamp of the 1920s, two teenage girls, Ada and Matilda, must answer that question when a single act of violence forces their disparate worlds to collide, leaving them with a shared, dangerous burden. Discover how their fragile alliance is tested by poverty, prejudice, and the prying eyes of their community. You’ll learn how they navigate their treacherous situation, relying on a bond forged in desperation to survive, and explore the impossible choices they must make to protect each other and their secret.
Meet the author
Kelly Mustian is the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girls in the Stilt House, a novel celebrated for its powerful depiction of the American South. A native of the Natchez Trace, her lifelong immersion in the region’s landscape and culture infuses her writing with authenticity and a deep understanding of its complex history. Mustian’s work explores the bonds of womanhood and the pursuit of justice in a world that often denies it, reflecting her keen eye for human resilience.
What's it about
What would you do if a terrible secret bound you to your worst enemy? In the unforgiving Mississippi swamp of the 1920s, two teenage girls, Ada and Matilda, must answer that question when a single act of violence forces their disparate worlds to collide, leaving them with a shared, dangerous burden. Discover how their fragile alliance is tested by poverty, prejudice, and the prying eyes of their community. You’ll learn how they navigate their treacherous situation, relying on a bond forged in desperation to survive, and explore the impossible choices they must make to protect each other and their secret.
Meet the author
Kelly Mustian is the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girls in the Stilt House, a novel celebrated for its powerful depiction of the American South. A native of the Natchez Trace, her lifelong immersion in the region’s landscape and culture infuses her writing with authenticity and a deep understanding of its complex history. Mustian’s work explores the bonds of womanhood and the pursuit of justice in a world that often denies it, reflecting her keen eye for human resilience.
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