Dappled Glory by Diane Mechem Kinser
Life in the coal mines of Ohio and Pennsylvania was fraught with tragedy, illness and death in the early 20th Century. Irish immigrant Jamie Burns fights anti-Irish sentiment and danger, both in the mines and out. In Southeastern Ohio, the Markhams continue to build their merchandising empire, with builder Fred Hunt providing both inspiration for the Markhams and a distraction for several women whose paths cross his. Fictitious characters interact with real historical figures in this look at the early days of the United Mine Workers of America in the Appalachian Valley coal region. (Categories: Historical Fiction; Athens,OH; Nelsonville, OH; Coal Mines)
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Softcover:978-0-9844627-5-9 Retail price: $18.95, 272 pages; Hardcover: 978-9844627-6-6 Retail price: $26, 272 pages
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Diane Mechem Kinser is also the author of "I Owe My Soul: The Black Diamond Covenant," "The Mourning of Amalie," (a ghost murder mystery set in Vinton County, Ohio, in the early 20th century), and "The Magician's Wake," (a fictionalized autobiography). Kinser is an English and Communications Instructor at Columbus State Community College, an annual presenter at the CSCC Writers Conference and can be found signing books at libraries, historical societies, and festivals throughout southern Ohio. (Become a fan of Lucky Press LLC on Facebook and keep up to date with our authors' events.)
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