In a Father's Place: Stories

The short stories of Christopher Tilghman are set against the enroached-upon yet still-expansive landscapes of our continent. From a Montanan widow who marries her ranch hand to the aging patriarch of an old Maryland family on the Eastern Shore, Tilghman's characters bring to life the trials and bonds of belonging to one another--as lovers, as friends, as fathers. This collection of stories, the author's first book, is a deeply American work--composed with a keen sense of our past and our predicaments--but also a celebration of our resiliency.  On the rivershore -- Loose reins -- Norfolk, 1969 -- Hole in the day -- A gracious rain -- In a father's place -- Mary in the mountains