First published 1992
It's 1870 in the rugged Pacific Northwest. As the tide of settlers surges westward, a young woman named Esther navigates the dangers of this untamed land. From the treacherous Puget Sound to the towering Douglas firs, Esther's journey is a stirring tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the human drive to carve out a home from an unforgiving wilderness. At its heart, The Living is a profound meditation on the natural world's awesome, elemental power.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: human-drive, resilience
Setting: Bellingham Region (Wash.), Bellingham, Région de (Wash.)
Period: 1870
397 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins