Before Herring Cove Road: Ruth Goldman and the Nincompoop

In this prequel to the Herring Cove Road series, Ruth Goldman embarks on a solo journey to Cambridge, England, seeking clarity and independence amid personal upheaval during the Great Depression. With limited resources and support from her lifelong friend, she encounters a variety of characters and learns about life as a single working woman, all while forming a meaningful friendship with a witty young man. Along her path of self-discovery, Ruth uncovers family secrets that will profoundly alter her understanding of herself and her future.