Higher Ground

Set in a small Idaho town during World War I, this story follows Hattie Clark, an advocate for peace who hires a German refugee, Kirsta Strom, to help in her bookstore amidst rising wartime tensions and prejudice. As Hattie navigates threats from a manipulative lawyer, hostile neighbors, and her own personal risks, she also becomes involved in the lives of Kirsta and her family, uncovering surprising truths along the way. The narrative offers a compelling glimpse into America's wartime struggles, exploring themes of loyalty, prejudice, and the resilience of family ties.