Sweet Springs: A Novella

By Deanna Edens

People have stories. Everyone does. Sometimes even places have stories and this is one of those tales. This is a story about people who were all connected, in one way or another, to the same place. The place is called Sweet Springs.When I was invited to spend Labor Day weekend with a dear friend to record some narratives that the people in this small town wanted to share with me, I was giddy. I mean, really, why not? Our rich Appalachian culture and historical places must be preserved so that they are not forgotten over time.Sweet Springs conveys three stories that take place during the various transformations of Sweet Springs Resort. The first account offers a glimpse into the time when "Old Sweet" operated as a luxurious resort for the rich and famous in the mid-1880s, the second storyline follows the chronicles of a young mother, who was a patient when the resort was renovated into a tuberculosis sanatorium, and the third tale is an amusing account about the little hamlet when it was the Andrew Rowan Memorial Home and provided a delightful place for elderly folks to live out their final days. These stories, passed down from generation to generation, portray the exploits of three women who spent time at the magnificent edifice over the years. Sweet Springs explores the experiences and choices that most of us encounter during our lifetime--falling in love, fear, heartache, and moral dilemmas. Topped off with the reunion of old friends, Southern hospitality, and plenty of friendly characters, you will find yourself longing to visit the breathtaking Allegheny Mountains and join these fine folks for a three-day-long shindig surrounded by good food, great friends and memorable stories of the past.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1973590263
• ISBN13: 9781973590262
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"