This novel in verse tells the stories of the inhabitants of the communities around Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1888 and 1889. Celestia, the daughter of a wealthy Pittsburgh businessman has come to the South Fork Hunting and Fishing Club with her parents and older sister for summer vacation. Relaxin...
“You have business here?”Her hair is crinkly grayand her skin is grayer.“I am a friend …” I nod toward Peter’s home.“Well, a friend is what they’re needing, that’s for sure.”“Oh?”“Hard times”—she nods her gray head—“I been helping what I could,but I got my own houseful.”“I am sure they are gratef...