The Mettle of the Pasture

Name: The Mettle of the Pasture
Author: James Lane Allen
ISBN: 9781836104858

Author: James Lane Allen
Language: English
Length: 198 pages
ISBN: 9781836104858
Published: 1 July 2026
Imprint: Sovereign

Kentucky
rural life
marriage
family relationships
social expectations
personal identity
sacrifice
love
tradition
moral conflict

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Isabel stands on the threshold of marriage, torn between lifelong expectations and the uncertainties of love. As family ties, childhood memories, and social obligations shape her choices, her relationship with Rowan is tested by hidden fears and a life-changing revelation. Set against a rural backdrop, the novel explores duty, identity, sacrifice, and the emotional cost of following the heart in the face of tradition.

Author

James Lane Allen (1849–1925) was an American novelist and essayist best known for portraying the landscapes, culture, and traditions of Kentucky. A leading voice in regional literature, he explored themes of social change, memory, and human character through graceful prose. His acclaimed works, including The Choir Invisible, earned him lasting recognition in American literary history.

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Audiobook · English · Sovereign9781836104476