Local Author P. Lynne Hutchins wows with new historical novel

Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The United States has changed extensively throughout its history. It has produced both heroes and villains, and the 1830s remain one of the most controversial periods in American history. Exploring the idea that history is not simply black and white but filled with shades of gray is one of the main themes P. Lynne Hutchins seeks to convey in her new book, “A Question of Friendship.” Hutchins’s journey to writing the book was unique, and the challenges she faced were new to her. The story started in the year 2000, when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. While researching her families' genealogy, she became hooked on the