{"product_id":"salt-of-the-earth-9783906256245","title":"Salt of the Earth","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12424657\"\u003eJj Marsh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prewett Bielmann Gmbh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.68d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783906256245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3906256243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC014040\"\u003eHistorical | 20th Century | World War I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027200\"\u003eRomance | Historical | 20th Century\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prewett Bielmann Gmbh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44715172790509,"sku":"9783906256245","price":17.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_56325dca-4fe9-48c7-9fec-6a85595f6942.jpg?v=1704119876","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/salt-of-the-earth-9783906256245","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}