Mountain of Hope
Mountain of Hope by Peter Breyer, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 17, 2012, is a 346-page work written in English. The narrative follows Mark Muller and his wife as they purchase a country cottage and 100 acres in Columbia County, New York, intending to enjoy peaceful weekends. However, their retreat is soon disrupted by a series of mysterious thefts and acts of vandalism, prompting Mark to delve into a 35-year-old mystery that intertwines with the lives of the local community.
As Mark investigates, he faces a moral dilemma that challenges his beliefs and compels him to reflect on his own life. The story explores themes of conflict between the old and new, as the presence of weekenders alters the character of the community. Rich in local folklore, Mountain of Hope presents a narrative that intertwines biblical truths, lost love, and the potential for redemption amidst adversity. This edition invites readers to engage with a tale that is both beautiful and moving, set against the backdrop of the picturesque hills of Columbia County.
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Mark Muller and his wife buy a small country cottage and 100 acres in picturesque Columbia County, New York, as a weekend retreat. Mark and his wife soon encounter an escalating wave of missing items and vandalism that threatens his weekend solitude. As Muller investigates he uncovers a mystery dating back 35 years; which is still unfolding and affecting the lives of those involved. A moral dilemma develops that forces previously unimaginable choices and compels him into an examination of his own life and beliefs. Set in the beautiful hills of Columbia County, the ‘old’ clashes with the ‘new’ as weekenders and second home owners gradually contest for primacy in the community and reshape its character. Muller, caught in these forces, struggles to uncover the mystery and bring redemption to himself and the land. Rich with local folklore, his story is beautiful and moving, about biblical truths, lost love and the redemptive power that can reshape life in the face of tragedy.
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