When his family is plunged into poverty during the Great Depression, Ben Taylor takes a job with the US Civilian Conservation Corps developing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A tragic accident puts him in a dilemma: does he let someone else take the fall for what he did so he can keep his position? The repercussions of his decision plague him all the way to the Battle of the Bulge in World War II where Ben is reunited with an old friend from his time with the Corps. Inspired by actual events and the people who once lived in the Smoky Mountains before it became a National Park, this saga explores how people use stories to hide uncomfortable truths.
"An affecting tale of a man's odyssey and an astute peek into a troubled time." -Kirkus Reviews
"With meticulous attention to detail, this book provides a window into a lost way of life and explores the accomplishments of the US Civilian Conservation Corps. An emotional tale of family and resiliency, this is a quiet book that will stay with the reader long after the final page." -Rebecca Hodge, author of Over the Falls - 5 stars on Goodreads
"Drawing her inspiration from true life stories from the Great Smokies, she tells a tale that conveys the subtle, nonlinear, organic drama of human life." - David Williams, author of When the English Fall - 4 stars on Goodreads
Rated 4.8 Stars on Goodreads
ISBN: 9781684339341
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"An affecting tale of a man's odyssey and an astute peek into a troubled time." -Kirkus Reviews
"With meticulous attention to detail, this book provides a window into a lost way of life and explores the accomplishments of the US Civilian Conservation Corps. An emotional tale of family and resiliency, this is a quiet book that will stay with the reader long after the final page." -Rebecca Hodge, author of Over the Falls - 5 stars on Goodreads
"Drawing her inspiration from true life stories from the Great Smokies, she tells a tale that conveys the subtle, nonlinear, organic drama of human life." - David Williams, author of When the English Fall - 4 stars on Goodreads
Rated 4.8 Stars on Goodreads
ISBN: 9781684339341
Pre-order below
IndieBound
Bookshop.org
IBook, Kobo link here
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Mark it as Want to Read on Goodreads
Durant Family Saga Series
Imaginary Brightness
- ISBN-10 : 1506181325
- ISBN-13 : 978-1506181325
- ISBN-10 : 0692600590
- ISBN-13 : 978-0692600597
- ISBN-10 : 1548732397
- ISBN-13 : 978-1548732394
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"Myers satisfyingly concludes her historical trilogy set in the Gilded Age by presenting the detailed downfall of ruthless real estate mogul William West Durant; his exasperated wife, Janet; and his estranged sister, Ella. ... Readers will enjoy the historical details that bring this Gilded Age soap opera to life." Publishers Weekly
"Myers writes with skill and has chosen well in deeply researching the Durant saga, which remarkably parallels Greek tragedy. It’s a truly engrossing story, and Myers does it justice." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"What a fascinating historical novel! The Durant family is full of intriguing characters who are realistic, as one would hope in a historical fiction novel....Watching William and Ella try to outwit not only each other but those around them was fascinating, and I particularly enjoyed Ella making her way in a male-centric world that didn’t quite support an independent woman on her own yet.... It’s obvious that the author did a lot of research for this novel and it has really paid off. The characters are well thought out and developed, the story flows well between the time periods and the pages, and the setting is descriptive and hooks the reader in." - Judge 28th Writers Digest Book Awards
"Myers writes with skill and has chosen well in deeply researching the Durant saga, which remarkably parallels Greek tragedy. It’s a truly engrossing story, and Myers does it justice." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"What a fascinating historical novel! The Durant family is full of intriguing characters who are realistic, as one would hope in a historical fiction novel....Watching William and Ella try to outwit not only each other but those around them was fascinating, and I particularly enjoyed Ella making her way in a male-centric world that didn’t quite support an independent woman on her own yet.... It’s obvious that the author did a lot of research for this novel and it has really paid off. The characters are well thought out and developed, the story flows well between the time periods and the pages, and the setting is descriptive and hooks the reader in." - Judge 28th Writers Digest Book Awards
- ISBN-10 : 1493502719
- ISBN-13 : 978-1493502714
"The author has crafted an engaging first novel with appealing multi-generational characters and provocative plot twists." - Life in the Finger Lakes Magazine