Across the Mountain
Across the Mountain by M. W. Powell is a fiction novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on February 23, 2017. This edition spans 332 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Clara Stone, who leaves her privileged life to become a teacher in the small mountain town of Dabolt, Kentucky. As she adapts to her new surroundings, she develops a romantic relationship with Leo Turner, a man from a modest background. Their love faces challenges from Alfred Beck, a wealthy logging baron, and the looming threat of Leo’s draft into World War I.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and hardship against the backdrop of a changing world. As Leo confronts the brutal realities of war in Europe, Clara grapples with her own struggles at home, including loss and adversity. The couple’s journey is marked by the trials they endure, testing their bond and resilience. Across the Mountain delves into the complexities of their relationship as they navigate the consequences of jealousy and the impact of war on their lives.
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Clara Stone gives up a privileged life to be a teacher in Dabolt, a small town in the mountains of Kentucky. While adjusting to the landscape and culture, she falls in love with Leo Turner, who comes from a humble background. The jealousy of Alfred Beck, a wealthy logging baron, combined with Leo being drafted threaten the couple’s future. As Leo experiences the brutality and carnage of World War I in the trenches of Europe, Clara endures hardship and death. After Leo watches his best friend, Godfrey Cooper, die on the battlefield and being wounded himself, he is discharged and returns home. The harsh reality of what occurred while he was away and what Clara has undergone test their souls and love. Together, they face peril as they experience revenge, sacrifice, and tragedy.
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