C.R. Violet Explores Faith, Love, and Courage in The Saddlebag Preacher of Pike County
C.R. Violet’s The Saddlebag Preacher of Pike County invites readers into a thoughtful historical story of faith, love, and resilience. Set in 1850s southern Ohio, the novel follows Rev. Jacob Chandler, a young preacher newly assigned to a circuit near his childhood home, as he navigates challenges far beyond what his sheltered upbringing prepared him for.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 12th Dec 2025 – Jacob’s journey exposes him to the lives of those working along the Ohio Canal, the hidden paths of the Underground Railroad, and the fragile balance of duty and personal desire. When he becomes involved in helping travelers seeking freedom, he must weigh the risks to his position in the Church against his moral convictions. The stakes grow even more personal when the woman he loves is ...
