Ellen Cooney Knihy

I believe in expecting light. That's my job. A hospital chaplain offers compassion to her patients over the course of one eventful night shift, and finds some for herself, too.

Recognized as a standout selection by USA Today and featured as a Best New Book of the Week by People, this title promises to engage readers with its compelling narrative and fresh perspective. The book explores unique themes and character dynamics that resonate with contemporary audiences, making it a must-read for those seeking something innovative and thought-provoking.

In a tale of self-discovery, Charlotte Heath, a spirited redhead from modest origins, confronts betrayal when she catches her husband kissing another woman. Fueled by impulse, she escapes to The Beechmont Hotel, an exclusive retreat for women that offers a unique kind of hospitality. As Charlotte navigates this unexpected sanctuary, she embarks on a transformative journey that challenges her understanding of love, independence, and her own identity in a society that often confines women.

"A COWARDLY WOMAN NO MORE follows Trisha Donovan, who's had a very successful corporate career but a lackluster home and family life. She's getting weary. Her husband and children are ungrateful, her colleagues take her for granted, and this weariness gives way to the beginnings of an internal shift for her. Through page-turning touches of surrealism and a puckish sense of possibility just beyond the bounds of the ordinary, Cooney writes the quiet but important feminist work of illuminating the everyday conflicts, transformations, and triumphs of women"--