Ruth Livingstone's life changes dramatically in 1838. When her father, a pastor to fallen women, is accused of murdering prostitute Rosalie Peale, Ruth flees with Rosalie's daughter to a New Jersey village. There Ruth lives quietly as 'Widow Malloy'---until brash newspaper reporter Asher Tripp arrives. Will he discover her secret and endanger her mission? 320 pages, softcover from Bethany.