Ann Boyd: A Novel

"Ann Boyd: A Novel" by Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben, explores the life of a tenacious woman named Ann Boyd as she navigates the harsh judgment of her tight-knit community and grapples with the consequences of a scandalous past. After being publicly humiliated at church, Ann's frustration boils over as she confronts her neighbor, revealing the deep wounds of social isolation inflicted by a past incident. The story reflects her complex relationship with Chester, a former suitor, and underscores her fight for economic independence in the face of prejudice; despite enduring public shame, she refuses to succumb to societal expectations, channeling her anger into a defiant stand against the hypocritical norms of her time. Ann Boyd, in her resilient spirit, seeks to recover her dignity.