Set in Depression -era America , this is an historical novel
about five extraordinary women and their journey through the mountains of
Kentucky to set up a visiting library to rural inhabitants. Rich in history, the book is based on the
WPA’s Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky program which ran from 1935-1943. With well-developed characters and a strong
sense of place, the novel speaks of women's friendships and the hard lives of
Appalachian women. Although they face
constant danger, these women are committed to their jobs. They refuse to be cowed by men or by
convention.
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