The Hills of Refuge (1918)

The Hills of Refuge is a novel written by Will N. Harben and published in 1918. It tells the story of a young woman named Mary Ware who moves to the small town of Hillsborough to start a new life. Mary is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a success of herself, despite the challenges she faces.As she settles into her new life, Mary becomes involved in the lives of the people of Hillsborough, including the wealthy and influential local family, the Harts. She also becomes friends with a young man named Tom Harris, who is struggling to make a living as a farmer.As Mary becomes more involved in the community, she discovers that there is a deep divide between the wealthy and the poor in Hillsborough. The Harts and other wealthy families control the town and exploit the poor farmers who work their land. Mary becomes determined to help the poor farmers and to challenge the power of the wealthy families.The novel is a powerful exploration of class and power in a small Southern town. It is also a moving story of love, friendship, and the struggle for justice. Will N. Harben's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the people and places of Hillsborough and creating a compelling and unforgettable story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.