Lost Valley

By Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Book Overview

Lost Valley is a novel written by Katharine Fullerton Gerould that tells the story of a young woman named Sidney Marsh who inherits a large piece of land in the remote and rugged mountains of California. Sidney is a city girl who has never been to the countryside, let alone owned land, but she decides to take on the challenge of managing the property and making a new life for herself.As she begins to explore her new home, Sidney discovers that the valley is full of mysteries and secrets. She meets a cast of eccentric characters, including a reclusive artist, a grizzled old prospector, and a handsome cowboy, all of whom have their own reasons for staying in the valley. Sidney also learns about the history of the land and the people who lived there before her, including the Native Americans who were displaced by the arrival of white settlers.As she struggles to make a living off the land and navigate the challenges of rural life, Sidney also grapples with her own personal demons. She is haunted by a tragic event from her past and must confront her feelings of guilt and shame in order to move forward.Lost Valley is a rich and engaging novel that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of nature. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163722006
• ISBN13: 9781163722008
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"