Motherlines

About “Motherlines”

Alldera escapes from the Holdfast, a brutal post-holocaust society where women are enslaved. She embarks on a long journey to find a community of women who can reproduce without men. The story follows her struggles and determination as she searches for freedom and a place where women can live independently. The novel, published in 1978 by Suzy McKee Charnas, explores themes of oppression, survival, and female autonomy.