“With her trademark narrative intimacy, Finkbeiner returns to the world of Pearl Spence, a heroine already beloved by readers of A Cup of Dust. Finkbeiner’s Depression-era canvas is replete with historical authenticity and colored by a voice both erudite and accessible. This coming-of-age story pairs its winsome heroine with a cast of salt-of-the-earth characters who will be welcomed by readers of Harper Lee and Julie Cantrell.
“With a stoic look at faith and resilience in a time of famine, A Trail of Crumbs is a perfect modern-day parable—destined to inspire, challenge, and beguile any who step into its fully realized world.”
—Rachel McMillan, author of A Lesson in Love and Murder
“Susie Finkbeiner takes us right into the heart of the devastating years of the Great Depression. Pearl’s story could have been my own grandmother’s. It’s as though I tapped into a piece of my own history that I didn’t know was missing. A Trail of Crumbs is a beautiful, heart-wrenching tale of grief, suffering, love, and the enduring hope that comes from piecing a family back together. This was one of those books I didn’t want to end.”
—Kelli Stuart, author of Like a River from Its Course
“This is a suspenseful page-turner, intricately plotted and bursting with meticulously drawn characters who jump from the page. [Pearl’s] voice isn’t one you’ll soon forget.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Riveting. An achingly beautiful tale told with a singularly fresh and original voice. This sepia-toned story swept me into the Dust Bowl and brought me face-to-face with both haunting trials and the resilient people who overcame them. Absolutely mesmerizing. Susie Finkbeiner is an author to watch!”
—Jocelyn Green, award-winning author