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Brady’s debut novel, The Woman at the Light, is an emotional tale exploring the intricate web of love, survival, and cultural mores through the eyes of a woman coming into her own in early nineteenth century Florida Keys community. The story follows the trials and tribulations of Emily Lowry to shape her identity from naïve bride at eighteen to astute businesswoman at the end of her life. Emily is a product of her times and environment – based on her gender, class, and race. Writ ...more
Brady’s debut novel, The Woman at the Light, is an emotional tale exploring the intricate web of love, survival, and cultural mores through the eyes of a woman coming into her own in early nineteenth century Florida Keys community. The story follows the trials and tribulations of Emily Lowry to shape her identity from naïve bride at eighteen to astute businesswoman at the end of her life. Emily is a product of her times and environment – based on her gender, class, and race. Writ ...more
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