Joy to My Love
Edwards, Karen M.
1813 - Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland Effie Innes has known little kindness in her life. Illegitimate and poor, she struggles to provide for her cantankerous grandmother while avoiding the cruel prejudices of village folk. Davy Mackie and his family are some of her only friends, and Effie fiercely cherishes her friendship with them.Effie reaches for a better life, teaching herself to read and write. Eventually, her skills lead to a job as a scribe...