Sonora

<p><strong>“Sonora’s story is about not giving up in the face of setbacks. An inspirational tale.”  —<em>Booklist</em></strong></p><p><strong>"This one's for the horse girls, the girls who fell in love with <em>Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken</em> and hoped someday they'd be like the fearless, determined, strong Sonora Carver whose love and belief in her horses made her an icon." --Joy Callaway, international bestselling author</strong></p><p><strong>Inspired by a true story of one of the first female horse divers, <em>Sonora</em> explores a world of daring feats and extraordinary adventures set in the heyday of the American carnival scene.</strong></p><p>Sonora Webster is penniless but plucky, and despite the looming Great Depression, she follows her wanderlust, answering an advert to dive with horses. Little does she know that she is about to be thrust into a world teeming with danger, excitement, and fierce competition.</p><p>As Sonora delves into the cutthroat world of show business, complete with trapeze aerial acts and juggling bears, her undeniable talent and unwavering dedication propel her into the limelight, making her a sensation, and after marrying the show runner, her entire life becomes their act and their horses. But she soon learns that a diver--and her horse--are only as good as their last show, a show some are hellbent on shutting down. When a tragic accident changes her life forever, can Sonora muster the courage to climb the forty-five-foot tower and dive again, risking her life to save the show and their horses from falling into the wrong hands?</p><p><strong>In <em>Sonora</em>, Jenni L. Walsh vividly captures the spirit of a brave woman who defied societal norms to follow her dreams, diving into the unknown with courage and resilience.</strong></p>