Judith of the Cumberlands

"Judith of the Cumberlands" by Alice MacGowan is a story located in the Appalachian mountains that follows Judith Barrier, a young woman, as she deals with love, family, and community in a changing world. The book starts with Judith thinking about her place in the world and soon finds herself watching a political speech by Creed Bonbright, a man who cares about the mountain people. Drama hits when two of Judith's cousins get arrested, making her think hard about who she is, and especially her growing feelings for Creed while dealing with life in the mountains. The book shows the conflict between the old ways of the mountain people and the changes coming to their world.