Shadow On The Creek

By Orpha Caton

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591602653
• ISBN13: 9781591602651
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Xulon Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

LIfe As It Was From 1850-1945

This book, Shadow On The Crek, depicts life as it was in the mid-1800's up to the 1940's and WW2. It shows the joys and frustrations of Maybelle Peat and her family as they are confronted with tragedy and how they cope with disappointments. This is a true-to-life story based on the life of the Author's Grandmother. It shows how the country emerged after WW1 with the advent of the railways, autos and roads across America.

Shadow On The Creek

The story has a good hook, and a believable lead character. It can be enjoyed by both young and old, as there are many scenes in the book that any age group can relate to.The historical facts are interesting, and lend a sense of continuity to Maybelle Peat's life. There is mystery, tragedy,love and romance spread between the pages.