An instant classic, belovedNew York Timesbestselling and award-winning author Mary Monroes debut novelThe Upper Roomintroduced unforgettable, indomitable, and thrillingly scandalous heroine Mama Ruby. Now this beautifully repackaged edition will captivate readers old and new.

Mama Rubys known for taking things that arent rightfully hers, like her best friends stillborn infant, who she brought back to life and christened Maureen. Shes also rumored to have done away with her husband. Some fear her, others try their best to avoid her. But Mama Ruby doesnt pay them any mind. Not when shes got the one gift God gave herher precious baby girl.

But growing up with a mama like Ruby is enough to make any half-sane girl wish for somethinganythingelse. And when Maureen gets the chance to explore the real world, you can bet shes going to take it . . . and run like hell.