"Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate is a gripping novel based on a true scandal involving the Tennessee Children's Home Society. The story weaves together the lives of two families across generations, exposing the heartbreak and deception that separated children from their parents through illegal adoptions in the mid-20th century. It follows Rill Foss, who, along with her siblings, is snatched from her parents' riverboat and thrust into an orphanage where they are mistreated. The narrative also introduces Avery Stafford, a modern-day attorney drawn into investigating her family's dark, hidden connections to the orphanage's infamous past. As Avery uncovers her family's secrets, the connection between past and present builds, leading to a powerful reunion of lost kin. This poignant tale of family, identity, and resilience highlights the enduring impact of love and the quest for truth.
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