The Philadelphia Matriarch

A poignant tribute to maternal strength, perseverance, and quiet transformation...The Philadelphia Matriarch is inspired by true events and traces the remarkable journey of Estella, a woman whose world is upended in the early 20th century when her husband abandons her and their three children. The h...

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Main Author: Brubaker, Beth
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Beth Brubaker 20250821
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