Books like Witch of the Cumberlands by Mary Jo Stephens
At Devil’s Mountain, the arrival of three children sparks a series of memories and revelations. The villagers, who have long spoken of a silent elder as a witch, learn that she holds the key to an old mine disaster. As she skillfully pieces together clues, the community is confronted with the past, and the truth reshapes their understanding of the local heritage and the power of community secrets.
In this quiet detective tale, the legendary witch is not a figure of fear but a guardian of forgotten history, guiding townsfolk toward healing and justice.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mary Jo Stephens
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