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Along a Storied Trail Paperback – June 1, 2021

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"Gabhart's skillful use of period details and the Appalachian landscape lend plenty of atmosphere to accompany the lessons of hope, compassion, and fortitude amid hardship. This is her best historical inspirational yet."--Publishers Weeklystarred review

"Gabhart crafts an absorbing story that deeply explores the rich tradition of storytelling."--Booklist

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Kentucky packhorse librarian Tansy Calhoun doesn't mind the rough trails and long hours as she serves her Appalachian mountain community during the Great Depression. Yet she longs to find love like the heroines in her books. When a charming writer comes to town, she thinks she might have found it--or is the perfect man actually closer than she thinks?

Perdita Sweet has called these mountains home for so long she's nearly as rocky as the soil around her small cabin. Long ago she thought she could love, but when the object of her affection up and married someone else, she stopped giving too much of herself away to others.

As is so often the case, it's easier to see what's best for others than to see what's best for oneself, and Perdita knows who Tansy should choose. But why would anyone listen to the romantic advice of an old spinster?

Saddle up for a heartfelt story of love--love of family, love of place, and the love of a lifetime--from bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart.

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"Along a Storied Trail might be Gabhart's best book yet."--Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of The Moonlight School

Kentucky packhorse librarian Tansy Calhoun doesn't mind the rough trails and long hours as she serves her Appalachian mountain community during the Great Depression. Yet she longs to find love like the heroines in the books she loves. When a charming writer comes to town, she thinks she might have found it--or is the perfect man actually closer than she thinks?

Perdita Sweet has called these mountains home for so long that she's nearly as rocky as the soil around her small cabin. Long ago she thought she could love, but when the object of her affection up and married someone else, she stopped giving too much of herself away to others.

As is so often the case, it's easier to see what's best for others than to see what's best for oneself. Perdita knows who Tansy should choose, but why would anyone listen to the romantic advice of an old spinster?

"Fabulous! This beautifully written book brings a little-known part of American history to life with characters so real they linger long after the last page is turned."--Amanda Cabot, bestselling author of Dreams Rekindled

"A story of resilience that we so deeply need in our times."--Susie Finkbeiner, author of The Nature of Small Birds and Stories That Bind Us

About the Author

Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of many novels, including In the Shadow of the River, When the Meadow Blooms, Along a Storied Trail, An Appalachian Summer, River to Redemption, These Healing Hills, and Angel Sister. She and her husband live on a farm a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Ann enjoys discovering the everyday wonders of nature while hiking in her farm's fields and woods with her grandchildren and her dogs, Frankie and Marley. Learn more at AnnHGabhart.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell (June 1, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800737210
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800737214
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.92 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #617,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,986 in Christian Historical Fiction (Books)
- #10,067 in Christian Romance (Books)
- #24,444 in Historical Romances

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Ann H. Gabhart caught the writing bug at the age of ten and has been writing ever since. An award winning author, she's published many books for both adults and young adults. Her books cover several genres from historical to small town family stories to cozy mysteries (mysteries published with author name A.H. Gabhart). Her ideas are sparked by events in Kentucky history and by experiences in her own family. Her first Shaker novel, The Outsider, was a finalist for the ECPA Christian Fiction Book of the Year. Love Comes Home won the Selah Book of the Year award, and These Healing Hills was the Faith, Hope & Love Readers' Choice Women's Fiction Book of the Year.

Ann lives on a Kentucky farm not far from where she was born. She and her husband have three children and nine grandchildren. Ann enjoys hiking on her farm with her grandkids and her dogs, Frankie and Marley. See more about her books at www.annhgabhart.com or join the conversation on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/anngabhart.

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Charlotte Rose

A Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023

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Beautiful story, character, and theme. Beautifully written.

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Sherry welch

Mountain book woman

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021

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During the Depression FDR formed many public works programs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps which pulled Caleb away from Booneville for three years, as well as the Writers Project which brought Damien to Booneville, and the Packhorse Librarians, which Tansy was thrilled to because part of. These three characters star in a book about mountain lore, mountain love, & mountain people. Ann H. Gabhart has done herself proud (as with all her books) with Along a Storied Trail. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves books and appreciates history.

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Mimi Noble

Fascinating look at pack horse librarians

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021

Reading an Ann H. Gabhart story will transport the reader to the location the story is set. You feel, as you read Along a Storied Trail, that you've landed right in the heart of Kentucky. The people, their way of life, the way they talk, it all blends together in a way that you feel like you're part of the story.

Tansy immediately stole my heart. She's set with where she's at in life, not married and a pack horse librarian. Does she like it? You can tell she's content and knows she's doing what needs to be done. Life isn't easy, but she, her ma, and her siblings get by.

Then there's Aunt Perdie. She's called "aunt" by everyone but isn't related to any of them. She's a cantankerous lady whose life doesn't have much left to it. But, God! I loved, loved, loved how God worked in her life because it didn't just affect her, it spread out to many others and it was amazing! I loved how she and Tansy, well, Perdita Sweet and ANYone, conversed. The author used their way of talking to make the story so much more authentic. She did an incredible job! Oh, and so many busy bodies! People sure do take to a plan. *cringe*

Of course we can't forget the men in the story. Damien, a flatlander who shows up and makes Tansy's eyes to wide. Honestly... such a highfalutin guy. My reaction to him was much like Rayma's! Caleb Barton, who grew up in the hills returns after his brother dies. When he was younger, people around those parts thought he was partial to Tansy's sister, Hilda, but he had eyes for the younger sister. Two fellas and one gal don't make for a good combination.

While life isn't easy for anyone in the hills, they're deeply rooted. Many wanting to stay, but plenty ready to leave. All at once you can understand it and not understand it. Their way of life is difficult but fulfilling. They're truly the salt of the earth people. They're the kind of neighbors we all want to be. And I hazard to say they're simple people who are also complex, but you can't miss the heart that's at the center of all they do.

I have to say, I took away some really good tidbits of wisdom from Aunt Perdie of all people. I think most of the quotes I have saved came from her. Her family Bible plays a fantastic role in this story! There's faith touched on in almost every chapter. I liked that Preacher never felt called to be an ordained preacher, but never shied away from sharing the Gospel or telling a Bible story!

Once again I was captivated by the author's writing and I can't wait to reach what she publishes next!

*I received this book for review. This is my personal opinion.

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The Happy Ending Starts A Blessed Beginning

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021

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Tansy & Caleb were meant to be together, but the misunderstandings of life and Caleb's mother just about ruin the natural flow of an intended life together!
I enjoyed this book with the thought of how it must have felt to live life in the hills without the ability to drive over to the library to pick out a new book to keep me company! And of course I love a "Happy Ending" and seeing how long it takes to get to it!

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Great story on this trail

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021

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Ann , one of my favorite authors, just did it again. Kept me reading and enjoying. I love the interwoven plot of how the characters lives bring out emotions unexpected but true. Tansy was such a wonderful example of being true to oneself and Aunt Perdie reminded me of the older version I grew up with. Be sure to read this book. It makes you feel comfortable!!

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pamf

Along a Storied Trsil

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021

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I give this book Five stars. I truly think it was fascinating.It was engaging. The entire book and its unique characters keep you point, I haven't read anything like this in a very long time. Thank you Ann.H Gannett!

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S. Jensen

Wholesome Historical Romance a Warm, Uplifting Read

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2021

I love historical fiction, but I usually prefer a tale that is about more than just romance. A love story is fine; I just like it as a subplot rather than the main one. So, I hesitated a little to pick up Along a Storied Trail, the newest historical romance by Ann H. Gabhart, since it seemed to be all romance. I worried I'd get bored with it. Was I right? Yes and no. The novel definitely lacks in action and conflict, which makes it drag at times. Tansy also lacks a tangible story goal, something that gives her a reason to take risks and give her all to a cause she's passionate about in spite of whatever might get in her way. She has her book deliveries, sure, but they're not something she really has to fight for, you know? Likewise, she doesn't have to battle to win Caleb's love. She's already got it. All of this means that while I liked Tansy, I didn't become super invested in her story. I wanted good things for her, yes, but I also never doubted she would get them. What I would have liked to see is a little more conflict, struggle, and growth from Tansy. This would have made her story more gripping and unputdownable for me.

That being said, Along a Storied Trail really is a warm, uplifting story. The characters aren't overly original or memorable, but they're good, kind-hearted people. It's impossible not to like them. The Appalachian setting is vivid and colorful, a backdrop that feels authentic. As I mentioned, the novel doesn't have a lot of plot, so it does get a little dull here and there. There was enough going on in the tale to keep me reading, but it did take me a few days to get through this one (whereas I can speed through an engrossing thriller in a matter of hours). I don't always love Christian novels because they can get preachy and heavy-handed, but Gabhart handles the religious elements in Along a Storied Trail well. She makes faith feel natural, as if it's just a normal, daily thing for the story's hill people. I love that! All these things considered, then, I ended up enjoying this novel. It's the first I've read by Gabhart, but it won't be the last. When I'm looking for another clean, uplifting historical novel, I'll definitely look for other titles by her.

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This book is so good!

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021

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I read everyone of Ann Gebhart' s books and have never been disappointed. The way she weaves a story is truly a gift. She is one of my favorite authors.

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Chris

Sweet Kentucky Hillbilly Romance

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2024

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Love Ann Gabhart’s writing and this sweet story has wonderfully endearing Kentucky characters you will fall in love with! Highly recommended!

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