Margot is sure the ladder is there to aid her in scaling the tree.

Terrific book, indeed. And there was also a tv movie, Cross of Fire, with a great performance by John Heard in the lead from several years ago that I still remember.

I need a sequel.

Best Xmas present ever from my FIL was a battery backup for our sump pump, as the storms that cause flooding rains often are accompanied by power outages in small Midwestern towns. Voice of experience here. Sigh.

I just finished Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor and I so agree!