On Kingdom Mountain

"A whimsical and ambitious return to Mosher's lovingly crafted village of Kingdom Common" featuring the adventures of an eccentric woman in mid-life" (Washington Post).

Set in northern Vermont in 1930, On Kingdom Mountain is the story of Miss Jane Hubbell Kinneson. A renowned local bookwoman, eccentric bird carver, Miss Jane is the last remaining resident of a wild mountain on the U.S.-Canadian border, now threatened by a proposed new highway.

Miss Jane encounters a mysterious stunt pilot and weathermaker when his biplane crashes on a nearby frozen lake. He brings with him a riddle containing clues to the whereabouts of stolen Civil War gold that may have been hidden on Miss Jane’s property. As she and the footloose aviator search for the treasure, Miss Jane is confronted by the most important decisions of her life.

Featuring daring action scenes and outrageous comedy, along with a passionate, surprising love affair, On Kingdom Mountain is traditional storytelling at its best, rooted in Howard Mosher’s own family history and in a way of life on the brink of extinction.

"This is Mosher at his peak. He may very well be the most authentic, the most illuminating, pleasurable, and rewarding writer at work today." --Jeffrey Lent, author of In the Fall

"First-rate....Mosher weaves homespun humor, a provincial New England setting and eccentric characters to create a satisfying, unique novel." --Publishers Weekly

"Miss Jane is a fascinating character, and the host of small-town Vermonters who populate the story are little gems, both hilarious and poignant." --Booklist