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Behind the Book by Jess Montgomery

Jess Montgomery takes readers into Appalachian history with her new novel, The Widows. But the characters behind this tale are more than fascinating—to Montgomery, they are healing.

Featuring ‘The Widows’

The mountains are calling

The Appalachian Mountains hold sway for the lead characters in two remarkable novels from Jess Montgomery and Mesha Maren.


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