Cumberland A Novel
Cumberland A Novel by Roe. Charles L. is published by iUniverse in 2006 and spans 344 pages. This narrative unfolds in 1916 as Thomas Grayson journeys to the remote mountains of eastern Kentucky to establish a school for local children. He finds himself in a starkly different environment compared to the gentle landscapes of the Kentucky Bluegrass, where he previously resided. The story explores Thomas’s efforts to enhance the lives and education of the timid children while navigating the complexities of his relationships within the community.
As Thomas becomes entwined with the wealthy Roger Taliaferro, who holds significant mineral rights in the area, his life takes unexpected turns. Roger enlists Thomas to tutor his young wife, Lily, a beautiful Melungeon. Their teacher-student dynamic evolves into a deepening passion, challenging them to confront their feelings amid the backdrop of an impending World War I. This edition delves into themes of love, ambition, and the struggles of life in a historical context, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of its characters as they grapple with their destinies.
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In 1916, Thomas Grayson travels to the isolated mountains in eastern Kentucky to establish a school for the children of the area. He enters a community in a harsh and secluded part of the country that he cannot help but contrast to the gentle fields and rolling hills that he left behind in the Kentucky Bluegrass region.
Thomas encounters the timid children and takes on the almost hopeless task of improving not only their minds but also their lives. When he meets and forms a close friendship with the wealthy Roger Taliaferro, his life will change forever. Taliaferro secretly holds the mineral rights to much of the land in the area and awaits the arrival of the railroad in order to make a vast fortune from the mines.
Roger asks Thomas to tutor his wife, a beautiful Melungeon named Lily, many years younger than himself. Thomas and Lily observe a teacher-pupil relationship until they can no longer contain their growing passion. The two struggle to foresee their future as the country plunges into World War I. Will their love survive, or will fate lead them down a different path?
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