About this book
Escape to the winding hollows of early 20th-century Appalachia in A Maid of the Kentucky Hills by Edwin Carlile Litsey, a spirited tale that blends romance, humor, and regional charm. Litsey’s first-person narrator leads listeners from the village of 'Crombie into forested lodges, hilltop reflections, and the lively company of dryads, satyrs, smiths, and fishing maids—characters who bring the Kentucky landscape vividly to life.
Set against the rural social world of 1913, the novel is a slice of American regional fiction that captures local color, manners, and the tensions between tradition and change. Episodes range from comic misadventures and oratorio nights to moments of heartfelt confession, all told with a witty, self-aware voice that keeps the story buoyant and humane without giving away its turns. Themes of nature, identity, chivalry, and rustic romance weave through scenes of conviviality and quiet reflection.
This audiobook is ideal for listeners who enjoy historical regional fiction and light romantic comedy, or anyone drawn to vividly described landscapes and character-rich storytelling. Put on your headphones and let Litsey’s warm, mischievous narration carry you into the Kentucky hills.
