The Power Line

"The Power Line" traces the interconnected stories of people and places in northern New York and the Canadian borderlands from the post-World War I era through subsequent decades. Centered around a historian’s search for local history and the discovery of a diary by Rosalyn Orloff, the narrative explores a rich tapestry of overlooked histories involving Prohibition, tuberculosis, and daring escapes. The book illuminates a fascinating and complex past that continues to resonate in the present day.