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What the Mountains Remember - by Joy Callaway (Paperback)

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  • "Joy Callaway weaves a dramatic, heartfelt story of self-discovery and a hard-won love against the stunning backdrop the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'
  • Author(s): Joy Callaway
  • 368 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Women

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About the Book



International bestselling author Joy Callaway returns with a story of the ordinary people behind extraordinary beauty--and the question of who gets to tell their stories.



Book Synopsis



"Joy Callaway weaves a dramatic, heartfelt story of self-discovery and a hard-won love against the stunning backdrop the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'" --Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of Time is a River

At this wondrous resort, secrets can easily be hidden in plain sight when the eye is trained on beauty.

April 1913--Belle Newbold hasn't seen mountains for seven years--since her father died in a mining accident and her mother married oil and gas magnate, Shipley Newbold. But when her stepfather's business acquaintance, Henry Ford, invites the family on one of his famous Vagabonds camping tours, she is forced to face the hills once again--primarily in order to reunite with her future fiancé, owner of the land the Vagabonds are using for their campsite, a man she's only met once before. It is a veritable arranged marriage, but she prefers it that way. Belle isn't interested in love. She only wants a simple life--a family of her own and the stability of a wealthy man's pockets. That's what Worth Delafield has promised to give her and it's worth facing the mountains again, the reminder of the past, and her poverty, to secure her future.

But when the Vagabonds group is invited to tour the unfinished Grove Park Inn and Belle is unexpectedly thrust into a role researching and writing about the building of the inn--a construction the locals are calling The Eighth Wonder of the World--she quickly realizes that these mountains are no different from the ones she once called home. As Belle peels back the facade of Grove Park Inn, of Worth, of the society she's come to claim as her own, and the truth of her heart, she begins to see that perhaps her part in Grove Park's story isn't a coincidence after all. Perhaps it is only by watching a wonder rise from ordinary hands and mountain stone that she can finally find the strength to piece together the long-destroyed path toward who she was meant to be.

International bestselling author Joy Callaway returns with a story of the ordinary people behind extraordinary beauty--and the question of who gets to tell their stories.

Praise for What the Mountains Remember:

"Callaway is back with another insightful rendering of a place and time in history, bringing her trademark attention to detail, warmth, and heart to a story centered around one of the nation's most beautiful and fabled hotels, the Grove Park Inn in Asheville NC."?--Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, author of ten novels and cofounder of The Book Tide

"A stunning portrayal of the building of the Grove Park Inn that reveals not only its grandeur, but also the struggles of the laborers tasked with its construction, Joy Callaway brings the famed Vagabonds to life with immaculate research and rich details in this intriguing, elegantly written historical fiction that readers are going to love!" --Madeline Martin, New York Times Bestseller author of The Keeper of Hidden Books

  • Perfect for fans of The Only Woman in the Room and A Well-Behaved Woman
  • Stand-alone novel
  • Includes Discussion Questions



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'The author clearly has great affection for the Grove Park Inn . . . The novel is full of well-developed characters from all walks of life, showing her protagonist Belle relating comfortably with the wealthiest and the poorest. She has woven construction details into a tale that demonstrates not only the differences between rich and poor at the time, but also the roles of men and women as they are evolving with glacial slowness. All of this within a dramatic and exciting romance with many twists and turns.'--Historical Novel Society

'An emotionally moving novel, Callaway's WHAT THE MOUNTAINS REMEMBER takes us down an entertaining path that explores memories from the past with forging a new future, and how the hardships we've endured make us stronger. With cameos from some of Americas motorcar icons, and the builders of the Grove Park Inn, this meticulously researched novel is an adventurous transport through the hills and forests of North Carolina the mountains of West Virginia, with characters you'll root for, and a few you'll love to loathe. This drama-packed page turner will warm your heart, and keep you turning the pages late into the night!'--Eliza Knight, USA Today and international bestselling author of STARRING ADELE ASTAIRE

'WHAT THE MOUNTAINS REMEMBER brings the reader to the lush landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains with an elegant group of famous society glampers to observe the construction of the fabled Grove Park Inn. A young woman confronts class distinction and the restraints of a woman's place set against the hardscrabble lives of the laborers. Joy Callaway weaves a dramatic, heartfelt story of self-discovery and a hard-won love against the stunning backdrop the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.''--Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of TIME IS A RIVER

'A stunning portrayal of the building of the Grove Park Inn that reveals not only its grandeur, but also the struggles of the laborers tasked with its construction, Joy Callaway brings the famed Vagabonds to life with immaculate research and rich details in this intriguing, elegantly written historical fiction that readers are going to love!'--Madeline Martin, New York Times Bestseller author of THE KEEPER OF HIDDEN BOOKS

'Callaway is back with another insightful rendering of a place and time in history, bringing her trademark attention to detail, warmth, and heart to a story centered around one of the nation's most beautiful and fabled hotels, the Grove Park Inn in Asheville NC. Readers will root for Belle as she uncovers more than she expected, and discovers herself along the way.'--Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, author of ten novels and cofounder of THE BOOK TIDE

'Joy Callaway never fails to bring the past to life in brilliant color. This book has it all: the lush mystery of the mountains, the dauntless resolve of a woman at work, and the breathtaking art of building something that will last for generations. I absolutely loved it.'--Amy Jo Burns, author of MERCURY

'With vivid imagery and deep research, Joy Callaway sweeps readers away to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a story of how secrets and desperation can threaten hopes for the future. Callaway explores the places we come from and the people we become with care and nuance. Atmospheric and hope-filled, this is a must read for fans of historical fiction and strong female protagonists.'--Meagan Church, author of THE GIRLS WE SENT AWAY and THE LAST CAROLINA GIRL
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Harper Muse
Format: Paperback
Author: Joy Callaway
Language: English
Street Date: April 2, 2024
TCIN: 89468511
UPC: 9781400244317
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-1566
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Fascinating and immersive historical fiction!

5 out of 5 stars
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LovelyBookishDelights - 1 year ago
Do you want to know what is one of the most delightful experiences in the reading world? When one is pleasantly surprised by how much they love a new book. That is me with this one. I knew the barest of information about this book before picking it up, so I didn’t entirely know what to expect. And I was so pleased around every turn and bend and page. I finished on a sigh of happiness, with a desire for it to keep going. Belle is a wonderful character. She clearly has her struggles, but she refuses to be hemmed in by them, to be shackled by the weight of her fears and insecurities. And I loved that about her. Her mountain background had given her a firm resolve and level head, and she was able to face life’s challenges with determination and grit, as well as the learned poise and grace she gained later. The way she dealt with the people she interacted with was beautiful. I loved the underlying themes that everyone has something of value to offer the world, and that when we look for them, we can find things about others to learn from and admire. I thought she was especially kind to Marie Austin, even though I didn’t think she deserved it (she is so bothersome!). I also loved Belle’s natural writing ability, and how one person seeing her own goodness opened doors for her. I was so confused about Worth for awhile, even though I liked him a great deal. He is incredibly swoony. One thing I loved about their relationship was how they tackled their problems head on, not letting them fester for days on end. It was refreshing and I loved how their communications with each other helped to reinforce their relationship. My very favorite scenes happen near the end. Papa Newbold is just so good and I love him. And I loved how much Belle (and, by extension, Worth) grow in the short time they are on this Vagabond camping trip. Also, the kissing scenes (and almost kissing scenes—swoon!) were so, so good. So good! I also found the history absolutely fascinating. Every single piece, from the hotel, to the consumption, to the fancy “camping” (the historical version of glamping!), was a lot of fun to read. I am hooked on Joy Calloway’s writing now, and I’m off to locate another of her books to listen to. This one was just so well done, with incredible themes, a sweet, slow burn romance, and immersive writing (I could have sworn I smelled wood smoke at one point and felt the chill of the mountain air—and being a mountain lover, I cannot express enough just how much I loved all the mountain settings). I highly recommend for all fans of historical fiction and romance. **CW/TW: parent deaths (occurred before book) by accident and fire; other deaths by disease; mention of affairs; starvation and extreme poverty; hunting and fishing, and preparing freshly caught fish; deception and lying; tongue mentioned during kissing **many thanks to Austen Prose and Harper Muse for the copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.
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