Michael S Nuckols

The Winter Calf Michael S Nuckols

A tale of loneliness, friendship, and salvation in the hills of Virginia. Folks in Maple Gap say the mountain witch drowned her five-year-old son and waits for his return. Thirty years later, Iris Littleton is surprised when her "spell" brings two boys - and a blizzard - to her door. As events unfold, Iris comes to know both boys. She ultimately saves Jerome from an abusive father while helping Henry to look beyond his own selfishness."The Winter Calf" is a gripping and heart-wrenching tale of a woman whose life has been poisoned by blind prejudice. In a world where good intentions often have unintended consequences, Iris Littleton reaches beyond her own tragedy to help those around her.