Plowing On Sunday

By Sterling North

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

When a young woman appears seeking shelter on their farm, a family's life is forever changed, stirring up secrets and challenging the bonds of love and loyalty.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society History - American Literature Fiction

Released

2014-07-06

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Summary

"Plowing On Sunday" by Sterling North is a story that unfolds amidst the farmlands of southern Wisconsin in 1913. The book centers on the Brailsford family—Stud, his wife Sarah, and their son Peter—as they navigate the hardships and joys of rural life. Their world is stirred up by the sudden appearance of Early Ann Sherman, a mysterious young woman who arrives during a storm and finds refuge with the Brailsfords. The story lays out how Sarah's warm welcome of Early Ann is met with suspicion from the local townspeople, and explores themes of family relationships, love, and the difficulties of farming, all set against the backdrop of a changing American landscape.