Tragedy, woes, and a loss of faith. Can she claw her way back into the light? In Depression Era Mississippi, fifteen-year-old Mary Johnson is determined to choose her own life. Furious when her parents agree to have her wed a wealthy old preacher, the feisty teenager elopes with her aspiring musician boyfriend to the bright lights of Chicago. But instead of fun, fame, and fortune, they find misery and heartbreak. Returning to Mississippi, Mary reluctantly considers marrying the older man her parents wanted. But she might discover life as a pastor’s wife is much more costly than she imagined. Will her choice lead to happiness or unending sorrow? Mary Not Broken is the gripping prequel to the Glory Bishop women’s literary fiction series. If you like flawed characters, riveting drama, and perseverance through challenges, then you’ll love Deborah L. King’s moving novel of falling from grace.