Erica Colahan
I grew up outside Philadelphia hearing rumors that my great-great-grandmother Mary tried to drown her children and then herself in the Delaware River before being committed to an asylum. Captivated, I pictured the scene every time I passed the river, and the story has percolated since childhood. At some point, a family member suggested someone write a novel about Mary, and I decided it was time to research and bring this difficult story to light. Historical fiction is a beautiful vehicle that enables learning from the past and brings healing to the present.
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