New York: Viking, (1998) dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel (third book), the story of a young girl who is transformed overnight from an innocent to an outlaw's wife, and of the public aid lawyer who becomes involved in trying to save her. Mitchard's first became a surprise best seller after being featured on Ophrah Winfrey's show. 407 pp. ISBN: 0-670-978847.