Hang The Moon by Jeanette Walls

Sallie Kincaid adores her larger than life father who rules their small Virginia town. He is loud, he demands respect and he loves to be adored until it is a nuisance. Duke marries whenever he tires of or loses the current wife so Sallie is shipped off to her aunt's house for most of her childhood until summoned home. In spite of this, Sallie strives to stay in her father's good graces and take over the business - not something that women did. She sidesteps marriage and learns the rum running family business which is booming since Prohibition as well as gaining respect of the townspeople. Most people she loves let her down but she refuses to stay there. Through family secrets , unkept promises and a dangerous Hatfields and McCoys feud Sallie continues to protect her investment and her people. We have come to trust in the stories of Jeannette Walls that highlight the unshakeable spirit of the hardworking mountain people. The author's many fans as well as those of LAST DANCE ON THE STARLIGHT PIER and THE FOUR WINDS will take to heart this gritty historical tale.  4 1/2 stars