Nell Glisson, born a sickly runt, the ninth child to an injured Ma, is given zero chance to survive in Illinois' forgotten land of 1875. As her loved ones move away, one-by-one, her tiny ailing body and big attitude struggle to hold on to the family legacy--fighting against the rejection and abandonment that threated to overtake her life.
The rundown farm is overshadowed with romantic dreams of Da's tales of nobility and the shared belief that the walnut inheritance stuffed in his fiddle case is the real gift to be had. But community corruption and lust for the family land clash against every dream that strives to come true.
In this historical fiction novel, inspired by true events, Nell must discover her worth, learn that she's enough, and uncover the truth that she just may be the one Da always said was, "Born for a mighty purpose." Taking you on a journey through desertion, destruction, and death, The Nutshell Legacy is full of unforgettable twists and turns that will leave you breathless and longing for more.