Up North
Up North by Anne W. Smallidge, published by Xlibris Corporation LLC on June 10, 2010, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of love and place amid significant change. Set against the backdrop of Maine’s declining lumber industry, the narrative delves into the tensions between local residents and newcomers, as well as the personal struggles of its characters. The story features Paula, an outsider who faces animosity from Howard, the assistant sheriff, while Rose, a grandmother, frequently travels to Belize. The dynamics within the town of Jackson, including the relationships between Shirley, the owner of the local restaurant, and her ex-husband John, the sheriff, add depth to the unfolding drama.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interconnected lives as the characters navigate their challenges in a changing environment. The narrative touches on themes of love, loss, and the impact of external forces on a close-knit community. With 168 pages, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by the residents of Jackson, including the harrowing choices made by their eighteen-year-old daughter, who seeks to escape her circumstances. Up North invites readers to reflect on the meaning of home and the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better life.
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This is a story about love of place. Of challenges as that place changes. Maine’s lumber business is dying. The environmentalists are calling for legislation which will make clear cutting illegal. ‘People from away’ are moving in. Paula, ‘from away’ is hated by Howard, the assistant sheriff. Rose, a grandmother travels to Belize, frequently. Her daughter, Shirley works and runs the only restaurant, The Hole, in the town of Jackson, in northern Maine. John is the local sheriff, and ex-husband to Shirley. They still secretly still love each other. And, finally, their eighteen-year-old daughter, who also works at The Hole, is prostituting herself in order to get enough money to escape Jackson and move to Florida. One of these women will die at the end of the story.
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