Born in scandal. Shunned by her town. Left with nothing but her mother's words: "We don't crawl. We walk proudly." In 1910s Indiana, Alvina grows up in a house connected to her neighbor's by a whispered-about "tunnel"-a symbol of her mother's forbidden love and the town's relentless judgment. Ostracized, friendless, and invisible, Alvina clings to quiet dignity... until one dance changes everything. Based on a true family story, Alvina: Strong and Determined is a gripping historical novel of resilience, love, and survival. Readers will:Follow Alvina's journey from outcast schoolgirl to frontier wife Experience the emotional toll of war, pandemic, and isolation Witness a woman's quiet strength as she faces betrayal, motherhood, and a brutal Wyoming winter-alone From church dances in Indianapolis to snowbound cabins on the high prairie, this novel immerses you in a forgotten era where a woman's courage was her only lifeline. Perfect for fans of My Ántonia, The Homesteader's Daughter, or Dovey Coe. Click "Buy Now" to discover the powerful true-inspired tale of a woman who refused to be erased-and whose legacy lives on in every page.