Where the Bedrock Splits

About this book

Set in the industrializing small town of Stonebridge, Indiana, during the turbulent autumn of 1919, this historical drama follows four young adults as they navigate a changing world. Returning veteran Gideon Albright struggles to find his place in his father's traditional blacksmith shop, which must adapt to the age of the automobile. Maeve Gallagher, an ambitious young journalist, risks her social standing to expose the dangerous working conditions at the local limestone quarry. Julian Croft, the heir to the quarry fortune, finds himself torn between family loyalty and the moral cost of his father's ruthless decisions. Meanwhile, Cora Delaney dreams of escaping the town's social constraints to pursue music in Chicago. As a bitter labor dispute looms over Stonebridge, their lives collide, forcing each to decide what they are willing to sacrifice for family, identity, and the future of their community.

Book details

Genres:

Historical Fiction, Drama

Language:

en

Published:

2026-07-02

Content rating:

PG-13