Motty's Vow: A Novel of Family, Duty, and Resilience (Roots of Resilience Book 1)

Name: Motty's Vow: A Novel of Family, Duty, and Resilience (Roots of Resilience Book 1)
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (1081 reviews)
Author: Diane Wahn Shotton

by Diane Wahn Shotton

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.5 (1,081)

4.5 stars from 1,081 reviews. Top 89% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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About this book

Fourteen-year-old Motty faces a stark reality: if her mother's health fails, her siblings will be separated and Mary, who struggles to understand social cues and anger, will be institutionalized. With her father away at war and the family's resources depleted, Motty is determined to hold her family together—though she doesn't yet understand the personal cost of her commitment. Set during the Civil War and inspired by a true story, this novel follows a girl and her siblings as they navigate the consequences of family loyalty and survival. The book includes a discussion guide with questions and historical context.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 53% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 17 months. Goes on sale roughly every 129 days. Typically stays discounted for 52 days.

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Currently around #23K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 64% recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 1,081 reviews

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