The Roof Tree

"The Roof Tree" by Charles Neville Buck is a story that unfolds after a gunshot shatters the peace of a mountain cabin. The book follows Kenneth Thornton as he runs away and becomes someone else to safeguard his sister, Sally, from a harmful marriage. After a killing, Kenneth faces the challenge of supporting his grieving sister, deciding to shield both her and her unborn baby. The narrative then carries him through the rough terrain of Kentucky while he is running from the law. Along the way, the story looks at the complicated parts of family ties, moral duty, and the need to defend loved ones, all set in a chaotic world full of strong feelings and difficult situations.