Cold Mountain: A Novel by Charles Frazier is a beloved American epic that debuted in 1997 to critical acclaim and commercial success. The novel follows the journey of Sorel Inman, a Confederate soldier gravely injured and disillusioned after his experiences at Petersburg during the Civil War. Inman embarks on a perilous trek back to Cold Mountain, where he hopes to find Ada, the woman he loves. Along his arduous path, Inman encounters a myriad of characters, from slaves and marauders to bounty hunters and witches, both benevolent and malevolent. Meanwhile, Ada, determined to revive her father’s farm, faces the challenges of a post-war world where traditional certainties have crumbled.

Interweaving these narratives, Cold Mountain emerges as a profound odyssey that is simultaneously powerful, beautiful, and deeply moving. Frazier’s masterful storytelling captures the raw emotion and harsh realities of life during wartime while also exploring themes of love, loss, survival, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.

First published by Grove Press on August 31, 2006, to coincide with the release of Frazier’s second novel, Thirteen Moons, this reissued edition offers a compelling revisit to a timeless American tale. With its 464 pages of vivid prose and evocative descriptions, Cold Mountain is not just a book but a journey that lingers long after the final page has been turned.

ISBN-10: 802142842 | ISBN-13: 978-0802142849