Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie

About the book

At the turn of the twentieth century, amidst the chaos of human and natural violence in America, Bessie Holland longs for a love she has never experienced. She discovers a kindred spirit in an insightful suffragette English teacher, who guides her in standing up against the darkness that surrounds her.

As she witnesses the destruction of her Texas home by an oil company and a menacing individual with a troubled past, Bessie is determined to protect her family. When she takes a life in defense of her father Hackberry, she is forced to flee to New York. There, she forms connections with young boys who will later become criminals, but who in their youth, admire and honor Bessie's bravery and resilience as she navigates a world hungry for justice and compassion.

Returning to the captivating Holland series, "Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie" is a sweeping tale of a courageous young girl facing overwhelming challenges with courage and determination, surrounded by a mix of both lovable and detestable characters.