Book Review: Go down the Mountain by Meredith Battle

ABOUT THE BOOK

Go Down the Mountain was inspired by the stories of the people who lost their homes to Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s. At once dramatic adventure, moving love story and recollection of a vanished life, the story follows mountain girl Bee on her harrowing journey to discover the truth about her family, living and dead. 

Bee is a nervy, teenage beauty whose beloved father's sudden death in a snake charming accident has left her alone with her abusive mother. Her one salvation is Miles, the big-city photographer who promises escape and a life full of the adventure she craves. But when Bee is caught in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a government man who takes her family's land and won't stop until he claims her too, it may be Torch, the boy she grew up with on the mountain, who becomes the man she needs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meredith Battle lives with her husband, son, dog and ducks in a 200-year-old house in the Virginia Piedmont, a short drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the setting for her debut novel. She is currently working on her second book.
"Go Down the Mountain" was inspired by the stories of the people who lost their homes to Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s. At once dramatic adventure, moving love story and recollection of a vanished life, the story follows mountain girl Bee on her harrowing journey to discover the truth about her family, living and dead.
"Go Down the Mountain" is available to preorder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1643070134

MY THOUGHTS

This book is a look at what life was like for American's who were the poorest during the Great Depression. I have heard a lot of stories about the people of Appalachia and the poverty stricken conditions that they live in. This book seems to be accurately researched. I loved the main character Bee. What a strong female that she is. Having to endure so much in her life time. I enjoyed this book and learning about these based on true stories. 

I received a copy of this book through the publisher, Mascot Books. All thoughts are my own.