The Saints of Swallow Hill: A Fascinating Depression Era Historical Novel by Don

Description: The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart Where the Crawdads Sing meets The Four Winds as award-winning author Donna Everharts latest novel immerses readers in its unique setting-the turpentine camps and pine forests of the American South during the Great Depression. This captivating story of friendship, survival, and three vagabonds intersecting lives will stay with readers long after turning the final page.Where the Crawdads Sing meets The Four Winds in this Depression-era historical fiction novel set in the turpentine camps and pine forests of the American South.A captivating story of friendship and survival as the lives of three vagabonds intersect in rural Georgia and North Carolina.It takes courage to save yourself...In the dense pine forests of North Carolina, turpentiners labor, hacking into tree trunks to draw out the sticky sap that gives the Tar Heel State its nickname, and hauling the resin to stills to be refined. Among them is Rae Lynn Cobb and her husband, Warren, who run a small turpentine farm together.Though the work is hard and often dangerous, Rae Lynn, who spent her childhood in an orphanage, is thankful for it-and for her kind if careless husband. When Warren falls victim to his own negligence, Rae Lynn undertakes a desperate act of mercy. To keep herself from jail, she disguises herself as a man named "Ray" and heads to the only place she can think of that might offer anonymity-a turpentine camp in Georgia named Swallow Hill.Swallow Hill is no easy haven. The camp is isolated and squalid, and commissary owner Otis Riddle takes out his frustrations on his browbeaten wife, Cornelia. Although Rae Lynn works tirelessly, she becomes a target for Crow, the ever-watchful woods rider who checks each laborers tally. Delwood Reese, whos come to Swallow Hill hoping for his own redemption, offers "Ray" a small measure of protection, and is determined to improve their conditions. As Rae Lynn forges a deeper friendship with both Del and Cornelia, she begins to envision a path out of the camp. But she will have to come to terms with her past, with all its pain and beauty, before she can open herself to a new life and seize the chance to begin again. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Donna Everhart is a USA Today bestselling author known for vividly evoking challenges of the heart and the complex heritage of the American South in her acclaimed novels When the Jessamine Grows, The Saints of Swallow Hill, The Moonshiners Daughter, The Forgiving Kind, The Road to Bittersweet, and The Education of Dixie Dupree. She is the recipient of the prestigious North Carolina Society of Historians Award of Excellence, the SELA Outstanding Southeastern Author Award from the Southeastern Library Association, and her novels have received a SIBA Okra Pick, an Indie Next Pick, and two Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books selections. Born and raised in Raleigh, she has stayed close to her hometown for much of her life and now lives just an hour away in Dunn, North Carolina. Please visit her online at DonnaEverhart.com. Review Praise for The Saints of Swallow Hill"The distinctive setting of the turpentine camps in the South during the Great Depression will make an imprint on readers, just as the characters of Rae Lynn and Del do. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen wont be able to put it down." —BooklistPraise for Donna Everharts Southern Fiction"Rousing...movingly explores Jessies struggle with her eating disorder, viscerally describing her twin desires for nourishment and purging in relation to a deep need to define herself...Everharts story of self-discovery, rife with colorful characters and a satisfying twist, will thrill readers." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for The Moonshiners Daughter"This riveting novel set in the 1960s will have readers, especially those who enjoy Kaye Gibbons and Anna Jean Mayhew, captivated from the first page." —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for The Moonshiners Daughter"Highly engaging and fast-paced with well-drawn out characters...the glimpse into this landscape and the moonshining underground is equal parts eye-opening and fascinating. Everhart handles Jessies eating disorder with grace and compassion. The book also explores family loyalty and legacy. Theres a lot to digest, and all of it makes for a compelling reading experience." —The Historical Novels Review on The Moonshiners Daughter"Reminiscent of the novels of Lee Smith, Kaye Gibbons, and Sandra Dallas, Everhart builds a firm sense of place, portraying the tiredness and hope of a dry southern summer and voicing strong southern women." —Booklist on The Forgiving Kind"Set in 1950s North Carolina, this touching and fearless novel is a coming-of-age story about a young heroine determined to survive and pursue justice out of love for her family." —She Reads on The Forgiving Kind"This story of survival and perseverance is heartbreaking and hard, but the ways the characters in the book choose family and hope lead them on paths they would never expect. Laci brings a bright spot to the family when she uses her fiddle to express her deeper thoughts and feelings while adding a magical component to the familys singing group, The Stampers...Everhart creates a signature style by writing in the voice of the main character, a young Southern girl, telling the story from her perspective. Her voice remains true throughout the novel, successfully engaging the reader." —The Missourian on The Road to Bittersweet"Everhart is a good storyteller and makes her characters and their experiences come alive." —Booklist on The Road to Bittersweet"An adventure story and coming-of-age story wrapped into one satisfying package... Donna Everhart skillfully evokes a harsh landscape and harsh times, squarely placing the reader in Appalachia right along with the family. Wallis Anns complicated relationship with her sister is well explored and serves as a catalyst for her growth into a mature young woman." —Historical Novels Review on The Road to Bittersweet"With gravitas and heart...Donna Everhart does a deft job of writing about innocence lost." —Business Insider, Insider Pick for The Education of Dixie Dupree"This is a dark, haunting book that will linger with you for days, but despite the heaviness of the book, Dixie is a witty, charismatic burst of energy and sunshine who readers will want to rescue themselves. A remarkable story of the triumph of will, and a great coming-of-age novel."—Historical Novels Review on The Education of Dixie Dupree"[A] harrowing coming-of-age novel set in Alabama...Readers will be drawn to Dixie, who is full of spunk and grit." —Booklist on The Education of Dixie Dupree"Please open your heart to Dixie Dupree. With unflinching honesty and a voice that rings with authenticity, she survives the unthinkable. Her story celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit and the triumph of the imagination. An important novel, beautifully written, this is a story to cherish." —Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Education of Dixie Dupree "Young Dixie Dupree is an indomitable spirit in this coming-of-age novel that is a heartbreaking and honest witness to the resilience of human nature and the fighting spirit and courage residing in all of us." —The Huffington Post on The Education of Dixie Dupree"In a powerful comingofage story that pitches southern charm against dark family secrets, the voice of 11yearold Dixie Dupree captivates from the first page to the last." —Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of The Perfect Son on The Education of Dixie Dupree Review Quote Praise for The Saints of Swallow Hill "The distinctive setting of the turpentine camps in the South during the Great Depression will make an imprint on readers, just as the characters of Rae Lynn and Del do. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen wont be able to put it down." -- Booklist Praise for Donna Everharts Southern Fiction "Rousing...movingly explores Jessies struggle with her eating disorder, viscerally describing her twin desires for nourishment and purging in relation to a deep need to define herself...Everharts story of self-discovery, rife with colorful characters and a satisfying twist, will thrill readers." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for The Moonshiners Daughter "This riveting novel set in the 1960s will have readers, especially those who enjoy Kaye Gibbons and Anna Jean Mayhew, captivated from the first page." -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for The Moonshiners Daughter "Highly engaging and fast-paced with well-drawn out characters...the glimpse into this landscape and the moonshining underground is equal parts eye-opening and fascinating. Everhart handles Jessies eating disorder with grace and compassion. The book also explores family loyalty and legacy. Theres a lot to digest, and all of it makes for a compelling reading experience." -- The Historical Novels Review on The Moonshiners Daughter "Reminiscent of the novels of Lee Smith, Kaye Gibbons, and Sandra Dallas, Everhart builds a firm sense of place, portraying the tiredness and hope of a dry southern summer and voicing strong southern women." -- Booklist on The Forgiving Kind "Set in 1950s North Carolina, this touching and fearless novel is a coming-of-age story about a young heroine determined to survive and pursue justice out of love for her family." -- She Reads on The Forgiving Kind "This story of survival and perseverance is heartbreaking and hard, but the ways the characters in the book choose family and hope lead them on paths they would never expect. Laci brings a bright spot to the family when she uses her fiddle to express her deeper thoughts and feelings while adding a magical component to the familys singing group, The Stampers...Everhart creates a signature style by writing in the voice of the main character, a young Southern girl, telling the story from her perspective. Her voice remains true throughout the novel, successfully engaging the reader." -- The Missourian on The Road to Bittersweet "Everhart is a good storyteller and makes her characters and their experiences come alive." -- Booklist on The Road to Bittersweet "An adventure story and coming-of-age story wrapped into one satisfying package... Donna Everhart skillfully evokes a harsh landscape and harsh times, squarely placing the reader in Appalachia right along with the family. Wallis Anns complicated relationship with her sister is well explored and serves as a catalyst for her growth into a mature young woman." -- Historical Novels Review on The Road to Bittersweet "With gravitas and heart...Donna Everhart does a deft job of writing about innocence lost." -- Business Insider , Insider Pick for The Education of Dixie Dupree "This is a dark, haunting book that will linger with you for days, but despite the heaviness of the book, Dixie is a witty, charismatic burst of energy and sunshine who readers will want to rescue themselves. A remarkable story of the triumph of will, and a great coming-of-age novel." -- Historical Novels Review on The Education of Dixie Dupree "[A] harrowing coming-of-age novel set in Alabama...Readers will be drawn to Dixie, who is full of spunk and grit." -- Booklist on The Education of Dixie Dupree "Please open your heart to Dixie Dupree. With unflinching honesty and a voice that rings with authenticity, she survives the unthinkable. Her story celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit and the triumph of the imagination. An important novel, beautifully written, this is a story to cherish." -- Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Education of Dixie Dupree "Young Dixie Dupree is an indomitable spirit in this coming-of-age novel that is a heartbreaking and honest witness to the resilience of human nature and the fighting spirit and courage residing in all of us." -- The Huffington Post on The Education of Dixie Dupree "In a powerful comingofage story that pitches southern charm against dark family secrets, the voice of 11yearold Dixie Dupree captivates from the first page to the last." -- Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of The Perfect Son on The Education of Dixie Dupree Details ISBN1496733320 Author Donna Everhart Pages 352 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1496733320 ISBN-13 9781496733320 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-01-25 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-01-25 NZ Release Date 2022-01-25 US Release Date 2022-01-25 UK Release Date 2022-01-25 Publisher Kensington Publishing Imprint Kensington Publishing Place of Publication New York Subtitle A Fascinating Depression Era Historical Novel Illustrator Gladys Jose Birth 1927 Affiliation Clark University Position journalist Qualifications MA DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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