The History Behind the Mystery: The Hollows

Posted on January 13, 2020 by hradmin — No Comments ↓

by Jess Montgomery Jess Montgomery showcases her skills as a storyteller in The Hollows: a powerful follow-up to her highly acclaimed debut. In this original piece, Montgomery discusses the history that both shocked and inspired her while writing The Hollows.

Tagged with: 1920s, jess montgomery, Kinship Historical Mystery Series, The Hollows
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The Battle for Blair Mountain

Posted on January 16, 2019 by hradmin — No Comments ↓

by Jess Montgomery “Well. At least we weren’t coal miners.” I heard that many a time, at family reunions or other gatherings, as I grew up. On the surface, it sounds, well. snooty. Or worse—condescending.

Tagged with: blair mountain, history behind the mystery, jess montgomery, the widows, US history
Posted in Modern History

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