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The Girl on the Mountain

By: Carol Ervin
Narrated by: Becca Ballenger
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Untrue things are rumored of May Rose, but it's true she's too pretty for her own good. Her husband has disappeared, and now she's on her own in a rough town ruled by one of the lumber companies logging the last of West Virginia's virgin forest. The year is 1899, and a woman alone has few options.

With no resources but a litter of pigs and the attachment of an untamed girl, May Rose must find a way to survive with respect. She must also save the girl who sleeps with a doll clutched tight and a knife under her pillow.

©2012 Carol L. Ervin (P)2014 Carol L. Ervin Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction
Strong Female Protagonist • Historical Authenticity • Distinct Character Voices • Engaging Storyline • Emotional Depth
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This was my first experience with this author's work, and the story captured my attention from the beginning until the end. The author's creative phrases drew my imagination into the world of a lumber town where most everything was owned by the company in the year 1899. The heroine, May Rose was admirable and strong, and I felt for her as she worked to keep herself and her unofficial ward safe. My heart was troubled by some of the events which occurred, but on the whole, I was moved by May Rose's determination to rise above her circumstances. I thought the ending was kind of abrupt, but hopefully the next book might finish answering the questions in my own mind. It took me a small amount of time to appreciate Becca Ballenger's narration, but once the I became accustomed to her performance, I enjoyed it. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

A Fascinating Historical Fiction

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I hope there's a sequel, because I feel like it ended in the middle of

good, but ends abruptly >.<

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her ability to problem solve and be decisive in her needs and her independence in a time of male dominance

girl on the mountain

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Keeping one's honor in a rough and tumble logging town where women are a commodity to be used up and thrown aside is hard to do . . . but one cannot help but to admire young May Rose who comes to town after her husband runs off accused of killing a fellow logger. Her love of children and gentle spirit are admirable, but her determination and hard work to not only provide for herself, but young Wanda, her husband's child that she finds in the town, well, that's true character. This is very good historical fiction. Don't miss it!

1899 W Virginia Logging Town & Humble Women

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The performance in the beginning was difficult for me to listen to but it did improve. For the story, it gave me a glance into some of the past though I did t feel it was a reality type story foe the most part. Of course I admired the strength of the women. I also appreciated the non horrific way the "rough" scenes were described.

Nearly lost me with the performance at first

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so many characters to like and dislike!
narrator was great! I won't continue with the series, because they've changed narrators,and I liked this narrator! Just not the same!

really liked this book

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She sought to be righteous, though they thought her a trollop. They injured her repeatedly, believing themselves to be the 'respectable sort'. Time after time, her efforts at righteousness were thwarted by their desire to "look respectable". It is a study in human nature and what it takes to stand true to yourself in spite of everything.

Which character – as performed by Becca Ballenger – was your favorite?

Ms. Ballenger was a challenge to listen to at first, because her voice is so youthful. But once I accustomed myself, she did a good job.

this one makes you think

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Hated to stop listening and cannot wait to begin the next in the series. Thank you for writing this.
Dr. Sue Clifton

Awesome book!

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I sold my soul to the company store book.
The audio was perfect. I will look for more stories read by her. This book would make a remarkable movie.

Best One So Far!

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Didn't realize it was a. Oming of age book until I got pretty deep into it.
Kept reading though as O was looking for historical fiction and it was very descriptive

Coming of age book

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