Balm

HOPE CAN SET YOU FREE . . .

''GORGEOUS'' WASHINGTON POST
''MOVING'' USA TODAY
''RIVETING'' VALERIE MARTIN

The Civil War has ended, and Madge, Sadie, and Hemp have each come to Chicago in search of a new life.

Born with magical hands, Madge has the power to discern others'' suffering, but she cannot heal her own damaged heart. Sadie can commune with the dead, but until she makes peace with her father, s...