In Exile and Other Stories
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The title story, "In Exile," follows the journey of a young woman who is forced to flee her home after her husband is killed. She travels to a remote mining camp, where she finds herself an outcast and must learn to survive on her own. "The Last Assembly Ball" tells the story of a group of miners who gather for a final dance before leaving their camp for good. "A Cloud on the Mountain" is a tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of a mining disaster. "The Chosen Valley" follows a young couple who set out to build a new life in a remote valley, only to find themselves facing unexpected challenges. "The Story of a Mine" chronicles the rise and fall of a mining camp, and the lives of the people who lived and worked there. "The Copper Colonel" is a powerful and moving story about a mining magnate who is consumed by his ambition and ultimately loses everything.Book Details
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