Heartwood

Set in early 20th-century north-central Pennsylvania, Heartwood explores the intertwined lives of two men rooted in the timber industry and their complex relationships with a wealthy daughter of industry. The novel vividly depicts scenes from logging camps to industrial towns, capturing a time of economic growth, technological change, and cultural upheaval. Through the story of Tobias Meier and his search for purpose, the book examines themes of progress, tradition, and the sacrifices wrought by a rapidly expanding America.