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The Holy Ghost and a Shine of Coal - Paperback

The Holy Ghost and a Shine of Coal - Paperback

The Holy Ghost and a Shine of Coal - Paperback

FormatBook
Language English
ISBN-13 / SKU 9780997261424

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by Margaret Peggy Konert (Author)

Peggy Konert has penned a coming-of-age novel revolving around 10-year-old June

Ellen, set in late 1940s Arkansas. The defunct coal mining industry creates the tale's

backdrop for spunky June Ellen and her painful struggles with the changing social and

economic milieu post-World War II. Her father has Black Lung Disease. He and Mama

must fend off the mercenary Mr. Mackey's efforts to take over the Shoal Creek Mine-

which would bring the entire rural community to its knees. The mine is a paradox,

killing the miners yet providing their livelihood. Konert's novel is rich in period detail,

with hardscrabble folks as varied as the Ozark hills and hollows. A reading treasure for

historical fiction bibliophiles.

Number of Pages: 196
Dimensions: 0.45 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2025
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