The Man Inside the Mountain is the fictional story of Essie Bell, a woman
living on her farm in rural West Virginia in the last few months of the
Civil War. Her only son has been presumed dead by the Union Army,
but late nights, she studies his picture. She believes that somehow,
he is okay. Essie's farm is her salvation while she waits for news of her
son. She grows a big garden, raises chickens, and bakes bread to sell
in town. When her husband dies, everyone says she must sell the farm
and move to town, but she knows this will kill her. Suddenly alone,
with only her faithful dog for a companion, Essie faces the cold, harsh
winter. Yet, one by one, new people begin to enter Essie's life and she
finds that she is still needed. As her story unfolds, you will be drawn
into a story of secrets, renewed relationships, and ultimately new life.