{"product_id":"salt-of-the-earth-paperback-1","title":"Salt of the Earth - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJj Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased on true events, a forgotten story of courage, conviction and love.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1917: Europe is on the cusp of seismic change. In the Alpine village of St Niklaus, the war seems far away. Yet everyone is fighting a personal battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the shadow of a mountain, 14-year-old Seraphine helps Mama manage the farm while Papa defends Swiss borders. She dreams of seeing the world. After the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A young medical graduate arrives in the valley. Under the patronage of a local doctor, he puts his faith in a revolutionary idea. He is determined to influence the world. After the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr Bayard cannot wait until after the war. In the most beautiful place on earth, people still suffer from a centuries-old affliction. Armed with a theory, two sacks of salt and a mule, Bayard climbs a mountain, intent on treating one tiny village.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The paths of two unlikely young people cross in turbulent times - against the backdrop of one country doctor's fight against folklore, prejudice and false pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Salt of the Earth is a journey of bravery and broken hearts following their call. A quest for love and healing in the face of precarious destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this fascinating novel tells the little-known story of a life-changing medical breakthrough in the tumultuous times of WWI.\" - Clare Flynn, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Pearl of Penang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A powerful and heart-breaking tale of a cure for one of history's most devastating ailments.\" Liza Perrat, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Bone Angel\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774194549024,"sku":"9783906256245","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/446d8ed4f1ad32e62df706343b519fbe.webp?v=1780443268","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/salt-of-the-earth-paperback-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}