Daisy Lindberg and Lily Boyle traded a colorful past for a fresh start as seamstresses in Autrie, Texas, and their aim to spark a women’s rights movement is raising eyebrows among the town’s dumbfounded men. But among the ladies? Tired of being treated like possessions, they have two words: Amen, sister!
Beulah, a sassy shop owner as formidable as a cannon shot, is on board. So is Alma, a timid preacher’s wife who hit her breaking point. Before long, a courageous female posse has a liberating petition of demands. Surprisingly, they also have an empathetic ear in sheep rancher Matt Maguire, who’s as keen on women’s independence as he is on Lily.
As Daisy and Lily make waves in the small town, their secrets threaten to come out. But they haven’t traveled this far to let their past define them. In fact, with love and the forging of new lives on the line, they’ve never felt more defiant.
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Set in 1883 Texas, the book follows Daisy and Lily, two women on the run from difficult pasts who land in the small town of Autrie. What begins as a search for safety quickly evolves into something bigger: a grassroots women’s movement that bridges divides between church pews and brothel walls. With the help of spirited allies—like a rebellious shopkeeper and a courageous preacher’s wife—Daisy and Lily spark a revolution of hope, healing, and long-overdue justice.
The friendships are the soul of the novel, and the theme of women lifting each other up is powerfully and movingly delivered. Each character, whether outspoken or quietly fierce, feels grounded and memorable. This is a bold, heartfelt historical novel that blends grit, warmth, and empowerment into a deeply satisfying story of sisterhood and self-discovery.
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