Heart of the Blue Ridge

"Heart of the Blue Ridge" by Waldron Baily is a tale set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains during the early 1900s. The story follows the journey of a young man named Zeke Higgins, as he leaves his home and the woman he loves, Plutina. As Zeke faces new challenges and the pangs of jealousy, the book shares the strong feelings and hard times of the people who call the mountains home. We first meet Zeke as he starts his journey, dealing with the pain of leaving behind his mother and the familiar surroundings of his old life; his heart torn between the love he holds for Plutina and the uncertainty of their future, their farewell emphasizing their deep connection, and a hint of the trials they will encounter ahead.