Thousandth Telling

Spanning nearly a century, The Thousandth Telling is the story of three generations of women each of whom must navigate the prevailing social norms as she strives to live an authentic life. The story begins with Anna who seeks to balance mothering her six children while supporting her demanding husband in a deteriorating marriage. Desiring a better future for her four daughters, she dedicates herself to women's suffrage. Ruth, Anna's youngest and willful daughter, returns home after a year's banishment to South Carolina to find her town in the throes of the Ku Klux Klan. Initially captivated by the drama of the Klan, she joins the WKKK until the increasing reign of terror becomes personal. Dianna, who introduces each woman's story, marries her college sweetheart. When their life is tragically derailed by the unimaginable, Dianna is challenged to regain her equilibrium. Inspired by her grandmother, Dianna is drawn into another struggle for equal rights for women. But, has the price been too high?