Beyond the Quiet Hills

Spirit of Appalachia #2

by Gilbert Morris, Aaron McCarver

Stepbrothers fall in love with the same young woman after settling on the Tennessee frontier. The Spirit of Appalachia Book 2.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Historical

351 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Randy Tramp · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's something about the early history of America that I find so fascinating. What better way to experience those days but with true-to-life characters.

Hawk and Elizabeth Spencer struggle to raise their family in the midst of unrest and uncertainty. The Indians don't understand the white man's ways and go on the warpath. At the same time, the British are warring with the colonies.

Another battle also rages. A son whose father had left him at birth. When Hawk wants Jacob to return with him across the mountains, Jacob resists. A bitterness that has been in him for years, surfaces. He must get past it or it would destroy him.

I loved the spirit of this book. It's great slipping back into the birth of our nation. Shows me what this country is made of. It's a great reminder.

[Janetd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series very much. I love historical novels, and in this case, Appalachian history is one of my favorites. In addition, the message of God’s love and His will for our lives are woven throughout each book in the series.

[Russell Potts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy, enjoyable of early American history. Can read before bedtime and will not keep you up when ready to sleep.

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this second book of the Appalachian series by Gilbert Morris and Aaron McCarver. The stories that are woven into the historical facts made it all come alive for me. Intend to read the entire series.

[Christin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. Really makes you appreciate the pioneer spirit that started America!!! Sometimes it seemed a bit slow. I like the series but it's not nearly as good as Cheney Duvall, M.D.

[Annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a little harder to get through for me. It didn't keep my interest as did the first one in this series. But I did finally finish it after a year or so of back and forth.

[AlegnaB † · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.6

[Gayle · Rating 3 out of 5]

actually is 3 1/2 stars and is a good 2nd book of this series. Great for all ages to show what life was like back then. Hope the 3rd book in this series is also good.

[Deloris Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story!

What a wonderful book this is. Thank you Mr. Morris and Mr. McCarver again for the series. Enjoy the characters as they grow.

[Heidi Matheson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read - following on from Over the Misty Mountains. Love the historical content and the development of relationships.