Fire in the Hole

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Set in the tumultuous coalfields of West Virginia during 1920-1921, the narrative explores the violent clashes between striking miners and armed mercenaries hired by mining corporations. Amidst the backdrop of Appalachia's rugged mountains, miners and their families endure harsh living conditions, facing exploitation and danger in their brutal work. The story highlights the corrupt influence of mining companies over local governance, illustrating a system of corporate feudalism that perpetuates oppression and hardship for the laborers.