Down in the Valley
Down in the Valley by Carol Ervin, published by Country Roads Publishing on December 30, 2020, is a historical fiction novel that explores the lives of women in a small West Virginia town during the early 1900s. Set against the backdrop of the economic struggles following the stock market crash, the story follows May Rose and her friends as they strive to save their community from decline. With a page count of 262, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of resilience and friendship amidst challenging times.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life and cultural heritage, highlighting the efforts of the townspeople to preserve their school and hospital while navigating personal relationships. As the characters face adversity, including the potential closure of the local mine, the arrival of a new woman in town brings hope and change. Down in the Valley is the twelfth installment in the Mountain Women Series, capturing the essence of life in the 1920s through the lens of its strong female characters.
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Some say the new woman in town is a troublemaker, but Winkler is already in trouble.
Two years after the stock market crash, hard times have come to everyone. As the population declines and the mine threatens to close, May Rose and her friends work to save the school, the hospital and the town with their talents and persistence. By the end of 1931, an orphan has found a home, two friends have become a couple, and the new woman in town may be the one who can save it.
Down in the Valley is the twelfth book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles, triumphs, friendships and loves of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.
READERS ARE CAPTIVATED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:
FIVE STARS: “[Down in the Valley] is just as amazing as all the others. … a great writer who really holds your interest.” -Goodreads Reviewer
FIVE STARS: “What a wonderful series. A warm and touching story of life in the 20’s. Some of it will break your heart. Some of it will make you laugh… The author is gifted in her ability to paint such a realistic picture, you forget you’re reading. I can’t speak highly enough of it.” -Goodreads Reviewer
FIVE STARS: “One of my all time favorite series.” -Goodreads Reviewer
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