Books like The coal tattoo by Silas House
Silas House’s third novel follows Easter and Anneth, two sisters who lost their parents and must raise each other in a small coal‑mining community. Easter is deeply religious, seeking stability and a proper home for her younger sister, while Anneth is untamed, driven by passion and a desire to live fast. Their contrasting paths threaten to unravel their relationship, but through sacrifice and shared hardship they find a way to forgive, support one another, and rebuild a life together in the only place that matters.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Silas House
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