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The Secrets of the SOS Society: Save our Souls

by Peggy McGee

Duchess Lana Courtney’s days were numbered and she wanted to spend her remaining life helping young women in the Regency era in England escape from an abusive situation, similar to what she endured during her marriage. Now a widow and an heiress to her maternal grandfather’s shipping business, she had the independent wealth with the support of her two younger sons, despite her first son’s constant meddling in her affairs. Through forming the secretive SOS Society (Save our Souls), a network of trusted contacts befriended those in total desperation to assist these women in their struggles. Many personal stories are enumerated of the countless women she aided. But one in particular, Bridget O’Rourke, is highlighted because of her high-spirited personality who went on to continue the duchess’ legacy while seeking her one true love. This is an inspirational novel that emphasizes, through faith and fortitude, how one can make a difference to those who are in dire need.

Miner Girls Gone

by Peggy McGee

“Miner Girls Gone”, based on many actual events, is an inspiring story of three young women’s lives during the coal mining era (1875) of Eastern Pennsylvania when the Molly Maguire organization terrorized the area. Born into mining families, they experienced many hardships and losses with aspirations of escaping the area to begin over again. Two of them were granted the opportunity to travel to Colorado in search of a better life. However, their past problems followed them while experiencing unexpected new dangers in an entirely new existence known as the “Wild West”.
Learn about an important time in history in this praiseworthy, heartwarming story of strong and resilient women who attempt to change their lives for the better, despite numerous obstacles in their path.