Jordan Smith’s estranged mom is accused of murdering her
polygamous husband. He goes to visit her
in jail and realizes she’s innocent. He
was kicked out of the community of Firsts in Mesadale where she lives when he was
a teen but must go back to free his mom.
In addition to Jordan’s story the author tells the tale of Ann Eliza
Young, Brigham Young’s so called “19th wife”. She did exist and helped eliminate polygamy
from the Mormon religion in the late nineteenth century. Rich with history and interesting
relationships, this book raises emotional and ethical questions that don’t have
easy answers.
