Leafy Rivers, New Edition (Library of Indiana Classics) [Paperback]

Jessamyn West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2008 | Series: Library of Indiana Classics

Jessamyn West's spirited novel—set in the Ohio Territory in the early 1880s—is a handsomely paced adventure for lovers of period romance and suspense. Leafy Rivers is a young bride caught up in emotions she does not altogether understand and cannot quite control. As she races against time to save a life and a marriage that may already be lost, a vivid assortment of characters—such as Simon Yanders, a man whose loss has taught him generosity and whose grief has made him alert to joy; Cashie Wade, irresistibly wild and free; and Leafy's husband, Reno, whose love is matched only by his ineptitude—offers challenges that threaten to waylay her at every turn.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Miss West's voice is refreshing and her own.... She wonderfully celebrates simple things." —Cleveland Plain Dealer

(Cleveland Plain Dealer 2009)

"Always a good storyteller. In Leafy Rivers [West] assembles adventure, suspense, and meaningful confrontation with life, depth of character, and winsome style." —Los Angeles Times

(Los Angeles Times )

"Leafy Rivers is a must for fans of literary fiction, or classical American literature." —Midwest Book Review, April 2009

(Midwest Book Review )

About the Author

Jessamyn West (1902–1984) published numerous stories in magazines, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper's Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and Ladies' Home Journal. Her books include The Friendly Persuasion and Cress Delahanty.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press; New Edition edition (December 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253353025
• ISBN-13: 978-0253353023
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,083,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still reading, May 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Leafy Rivers (Hardcover)

I am still reading this book, & I am enjoying it. The stories are well written. It surpises me this was set in the 1800's. It is fairly modern. The love stories are very touching. I have read a few other Jessamyn West books, & I WILL read more.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for fans of literary fiction, or classical American literature, April 13, 2009

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This review is from: Leafy Rivers, New Edition (Library of Indiana Classics) (Paperback)

By the time you realize there's a problem, it may already be too late. "Leafy Rivers" tells the story of the titular character as she faces life in the later nineteenth century. One of the finest novels from Indiana's long history, it is filled with unique characters who offer a glimpse of life at the time while entertaining readers with an adventurous and great story. "Leafy Rivers" is a must for fans of literary fiction, or classical American literature.