First published 1977
Two children stumble upon a concealed entrance that leads them deep into a mountain's heart. Beyond the rocky passage lies an impossible valley, untouched by the outside world. The people who live there seem familiar yet strange, as if connected to the children by invisible threads of ancestry or fate. The children must navigate this unexpected kinship while understanding what ties them to these valley dwellers. As they spend time among this hidden community, they face a choice between the world they knew and this secret place that feels like home. The story explores the pull of belonging and the weight of discovering where you truly come from. Williams crafts a tale about finding family in unexpected places and the courage required to accept who you might really be.
Genres: family, literary-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Mountain, Valley
239 pages · Hardcover · Random House