The Tenth Trail Mark (The Tenth Series) Kindle Edition

This is the story of the men who climbed.In the dead of night, Johnnie Grey leads the legendary 10th Mountain Division up an ice cliff the Germans call unconquerable. One slip means oblivion. One victory could liberate Italy.Johnnie’s survival instincts—honed in the Adirondack wilderness, hunting through blizzards and the Great Depression to feed his family—are his greatest weapon. But his heart belongs to Ellie, the West Virginia farm girl who slips a silver St. Andrew’s Cross around his neck: a trail mark of love meant to guide him home.Inspired by true events, The Tenth Trail Mark is a sweeping novel of courage, sacrifice, and a love strong enough to light even the darkest ascent.Praise for The Tenth Trail Mark“A sweeping historical novel… the prose balances rugged realism with lyrical detail… the ending is intense and resonant.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews“This deeply researched and beautifully written book shows how an Adirondack boy… becomes an expert and courageous mountain soldier… A must-read for historical fiction lovers.” —Elizabeth, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Read more