The Girl on the Mountain (Mountain Women Series Book 1)

A young wife abandoned. A homeless girl no one will claim. A mountain town full of secrets—and the beginning of a bestselling 14-book saga about courage, friendship, and quiet strength. In 1899 West Virginia, May Rose Long is left behind when her husband vanishes in the wake of a violent incident—leaving her to face the consequences alone. With no money, no family, and no protection, she must survive in a rough sawmill town where gossip spreads faster than truth and a woman’s reputation can be destroyed by a whisper. When ugly rumors about her reach town, May Rose finds herself shunned, slandered, and judged for things she insists she never did. Alone for weeks at a time in her isolated cabin, she teeters between fear and desperation—until the day a homeless girl appears at her door, needing protection even more than she does. Giving the child shelter sparks resentment, suspicion, and danger. Yet even as hostility rises around her, May Rose discovers she is not entirely alone. A few brave souls offer kindness, seeing in her the honesty and goodness others refuse to believe. Her fight isn’t loud. It isn’t reckless. But it is brave. Why readers love The Girl on the Mountain: A resilient heroine who meets cruelty with dignity A deep, emotionally rich friendship between two outcast girls Authentic Appalachian history and vivid small-town atmosphere Secrets, danger, and slow-burning suspense woven into daily survival The start of a sweeping 14-book family saga treasured by thousands of readers Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Lisa Wingate, Pam Jenoff, Ann H. Gabhart, and historical fiction built on strong women, endurance, and hope. Begin the Mountain Women Series — 14 novels and 2 novellas Follow multiple generations of women across the late 19th and early 20th centuries as they face hardship, friendship, betrayal, love, and resilience in the mountains of West Virginia. Praise for The Girl on the Mountain (from Goodreads and Amazon readers): “Emotionally gripping read by a talented writer… Powerful stuff.” “I felt like I was there. How did the author create characters with such depth?” “You feel you are the one suffering, hoping, and surviving.” “The best historic fiction I’ve read in years.” “A story of a young, beautiful woman who survives in the inhospitable environment of a timber town.” “Once I started, I couldn’t put it down.” Step into a world of struggle, hope, and unexpected courage. Start reading the book that began the Mountain Women legacy.
ASIN: 1479245526
VSKU: BVV.1479245526.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Ervin, Carol
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.