Set in a small Appalachian town, The Caretaker by award-winning author Ron Rash is a breathtaking love story and a searing examination of the acts we seek to justify in the name of duty, family, honour and love
Ron Rash Books
September 21, 1953
Ron Rash crafts narratives deeply rooted in the stark beauty and shadowed soul of the American South. His writing is distinguished by a powerful sense of place, psychological intensity, and precise, evocative language. Rash masterfully explores themes of guilt, vengeance, familial bonds, and survival against harsh circumstances. His stories are raw, compelling, and unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.
Short Stories. Captures the eerie beauty, stark violence, and rugged character of Appalachia in a collection of stories that spans the Civil War to the present day.
The Cove
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The cliff loomed over her and though her eyes were cast downwards she felt its presence. Even inside the cabin she could feel it, as though the cliffâ€TMs shadow was so dense it soaked through the wood. Nothing but shadow land, her mother had told Laurel, and claimed there wasnâ€TMt a gloomier place in the whole Blue Ridge. Siblings Laurel and Hank Shelton live in the cove, fruitless farmland nestled in perpetual shadow, land locals say is cursed. Hank has returned an amputee from World War I. He soon falls in love but his new bride refuses to live in the cove. Hank must choose between his bride and abandoning his socially outcast sister in the loneliest place imaginable. Laurelâ€TMs fate is altered forever when she discovers an injured man on their land. The stranger slowly heals and insinuates himself in to life in the cove—bringing Laurel happiness, even love. But when Laurel stumbles on the strangerâ€TMs true identity, she realises they are in real danger, beyond any kind of mythical curse. And the ramifications are breathtaking. This atmospheric novel set in Appalachia during World War I, is both beautiful and dark, full of love, betrayal and fear.
Recognized as one of the top thrillers perfect for beach reading, this book promises an engaging and suspenseful experience. With a gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, it combines intriguing characters and unexpected twists that elevate the narrative. The story's fast pace and captivating themes make it an ideal choice for those seeking an exhilarating escape during their summer getaway.
George and Serena Pemberton arrive in the wilds of the North Carolina mountains to build a life together in a rural logging town. But Serena Pemberton is unlike any woman this town has ever seen: overseeing crews, hunting rattlesnakes and even saving her husband in the wilderness. So when Serena learns that she will never bear a child, she is determined that her intensely passionate marriage will not unravel. A course of events unfolds that will change the lives of everyone in their rural community and bring this riveting tale of love and revenge to its shocking reckoning.
A writer's writer who writes for others Colum McCann
Waking
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Long live Ron Rash the storyteller, but heres the news. Ron Rash the poet is back and giving us poems that are both the river stones and the water making them shine. If allowed only two words for this wonderful poet, they would have to be clear and lithe.
Neuf plumes contemporaines, françaises et étrangères, joignent ici leurs voix pour témoigner de leur amour de la nature. Neuf auteurs incontournables qui célèbrent, à travers des textes forts et engagés, la rencontre inattendue avec un animal, l'immensité de la forêt ou la beauté tragique de la montagne. Loin des discours moralisateurs, ces nouvelles nous rappellent que le monde qui nous entoure est une source d'émerveillement incessant. Elles sonnent comme une invitation poétique à nous réapproprier la nature sans plus attendre.Catherine Cusset - Erri De Luca - Jean-Baptiste Del Amo - Sonja Delzongle - Luc Lang - Carole Martinez - Ron Rash - Jean-Christophe Rufin - Monica SaboloLes bénéfices de ce livre caritatif au contenu inédit en poche seront intégralement reversés à WWF France.
