Cabby Potts, Duchess of Dirt, by Kathleen Wilford

(Paperback, 252 pages, first published in 2022) "A rousing read"- Kirkus Reviews "Great historical detail and wonderful, appealing characters in this delightful story told by the clever Cabby Potts, a kindhearted Kansas prairie girl who’s filled with gumption and grit." - Anne O'Brien Carelli, author of Skylark & Wallcreeper "This historical fiction story set in the 1870’s, is a fast-paced trip to the days of homesteading on the Kansas prairies.... The author does a wonderful job grounding the reader in time and place with period details and appropriate phrasing and language of the era.... The characters are well-rounded and engaging, making for a quick read. Readers will enjoy Cabby’s antics and feisty demeanor as she navigates the unfamiliar world of the wealthy. A highly recommended debut. " - Darlene Beck Jacobson, author of Wheels of Change and Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand up to a Bully. Housemaid? What a horrible word! Not that I’d ever actually seen a housemaid, but I cou