Light to the Hills

Set in 1930s Appalachia, this novel follows Amanda Rye, a young widowed mother and traveling packhorse librarian, as she navigates the struggles of life in a coal-mining community during the Great Depression. Bringing hope and warmth to the MacInteer family, Amanda forms deep connections with Rai, Sass, and Finn while grappling with a dangerous secret from her past. As their lives become intertwined, the group must confront challenges that lead them toward survival, forgiveness, and the power of resilience.