Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket.

Belva Plain joins the dots between history and family in this beautifully written novel of love, loss, and transformation. Set in the hardscrabble hills of Kentucky in the 1920s, Daybreak tells the story of the burgeoning love affair between the striking Belva and the charismatic but troubled Roy. When Roy is drafted into World War I, Belva remains behind to care for their infant daughter. When Roy returns, he's a changed man, hardened by the horrors of the war. Unable to cope with the emotional toll of his experiences, Roy begins drinking heavily, which only makes Belva's love for him all the more intense. As their relationship crumbles, Roy must come to terms with the sacrifices he's made and the cost of war. Daybreak is a stirring and beautifully written novel about the power of love and the strength of family.; 8vo; FSA.