The Girl on the Mountain

De: Carol Ervin

Narrado por: Becca Ballenger

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

good, but ends abruptly >.<

Any additional comments?

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

girl on the mountain

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

Coming of age book

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

Narrator weak, but story great

narrator took some getting used to but the story was captivating. "Sold my soul to the company store" is now portrayed in a historical fiction novel and no longer only by song.

1899 W Virginia Logging Town & Humble Women

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!

Nearly lost me with the performance at first

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.

really liked this book

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!

this one makes you think

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

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.

Awesome book!

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

Best One So Far!

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.