Coal River

About this book

As a child Emma Malloy left isolated Coal River Pennsylvania vowing never to return. Now orphaned and penniless at nineteen she accepts a train ticket from her aunt and uncle and travels back to the rough-hewn community. Treated like a servant by her relatives Emma works for free in the company store. There miners and their impoverished families must pay inflated prices for food clothing and tools while those who owe money are turned away to starve.