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C.E. Morgan
All the Living
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"All the Living," by C.E. Morgan, is a powerful and poetic debut novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the human spirit. The story is set in rural Kentucky, where twenty-two-year-old Orren Maquire has returned after the death of her lover, a coal miner, in a tragic accident. Orren takes a job as a farmhand on the farm of an old friend, Aloma Arley, and the two women form a deep bond as they work the land and care for the animals. The novel delves into the inner lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and desires in lyrical, evocative prose. Orren grapples with her grief and guilt, while Aloma confronts her own past and the challenges of running a farm alone. As the two women become closer, they must also navigate the complexities of their own desires and the expectations placed upon them by society. Morgan's writing is both beautiful and unflinching, capturing the harsh realities of rural life while also celebrating the beauty and power of the natural world. The novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of friendship and love. "All the Living" is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page. It is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and anyone looking for a powerful and memorable story about love, loss, and the human spirit...
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