Mary Blair Destiny is an unforgettable journey of serendipity, resilience, and healing set in the early 20th century, filled with pageantries -- and secrets -- of old Virginia aristocracy.

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What is "destiny?" How long can the past stay buried? How long can secrets remain undiscovered? 

Based on the true story of Dorothy, she discovers the true story of her birth through a series of uncanny accidents. When chance encounters lead Dorothy to discover details of her birth she had never known, she learns her parents abandoned her as an infant. Dorothy set forth on an unwavering quest to find out why. A prominent politician, a doctor's fastidious records, and a unique name, Mary Blair, solved the puzzle of Dorothy's life.

Following the lessons from the people impacting Dorothy's story, Richman reveals to readers virtues of looking at life as one moment, and that the present moment is irreplaceable. Richman and the lives portrayed in her story are proof that the richness of life is found in our connections with others--marriages and friendships, the moments in life that we share, and the ways that we become connected. The stories told in Mary Blair Destiny add up to a guide for living well, with inspiration for readers of all ages. 

Join this journey to discover a family mystery that impacted generations and a branch of a family once-unknown.