Set in rural North Carolina in the early 20th century, this novel by Edward B. Crittenden tells the story of Gabrielle Austin, daughter of a respected clergyman, and Redmond, the notorious leader of a group of moonshiners. Their unlikely love affair is complicated by the social norms of the time and the conflict between law and order and the illegal liquor trade. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a forgotten era of American history.

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