![]() I deliberately haven't given much of the story away as I think it's begging to be read. At around 600 pages it's a long read, but it's such a rich, all enveloping saga that reveals the complete circle of life in all it's sordid glory. Henry Forge decides to break with the family tradition of crop farming in favour of horse racing and breeding, but don't let that put you off ( I have no knowledge or interest in either) and though paramount to the story, there is SO much more to this book. The wealthy Forge family are one of the oldest families in Kentucky, descended from the first settlers to travel the harsh Wilderness Road. Of course these scenes and words were crucial to the overall picture, but you know what they say ' once read they cannot be unread' ![]() Powerful - Inspiring - and Moving words, and yet, these words also create vivid images of rape, slavery, and cruelty, that I found particularly hard to stomach. First off, I need to say that this is possibly THE most beautifully written book that I've had the pleasure to read. ![]()
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