Climbing To The Sun
Climbing To The Sun by Shelley Burchfield is a work of fiction published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – Kdp on October 15, 2023. This edition spans 326 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the autumn of 1928, centering on Callie Beecham, an herbalist and healer in the small town of Pickens, South Carolina. When a desperate young man arrives at her shop seeking help for his wife in childbirth, Callie’s life takes an unexpected turn as she embarks on a journey to the freed-slave settlement of Liberia, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Readers will find that Callie’s decision to assist the residents of Liberia leads to significant challenges, as her actions provoke the ire of influential figures in her town who harbor secrets about her past. The story explores themes of community, healing, and the consequences of standing up for what is right. As Callie navigates her new surroundings and the threats against her, the narrative delves into the complexities of her relationships and the societal dynamics of the time. This edition offers a detailed exploration of Callie’s journey, set against the backdrop of Southern life and the struggles faced by those who dare to challenge the status quo.
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In the autumn of 1928, herbalist and healer Callie Beecham owns a shop in tiny Pickens, South Carolina. She makes her living treating patients with plant-based medicines and therapies. When a young man urgently knocks on her door one morning, Callie finds her world turned upside down. He begs Callie to come to the freed-slave settlement of Liberia, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to save his wife, struggling in childbirth. On the back of a mule, Callie follows the man to Liberia and discovers a world previously unknown to her. Callie’s decision to help the residents of Liberia quickly angers the wrong people in town-important people who know a secret about her, These people threaten Callie’s livelihood, her relationships and even her life. Their goal? To remove Callie Beecham and her kind once and for all.
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