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The Saints of Swallow Hill follows Rae Lynn Cobb and Delwood “Del” Reese, who each flee their pasts in North Carolina and begin anew at a turpentine camp in Georgia during the Great Depression. Rae Lynn, escaping possible arrest after a desperate act of mercy involving her husband, and Del, seeking better opportunities, encounter harrowing challenges yet find resilience and healing through connection. The novel includes depictions of suicide attempts, assisted suicide, racist language, attempted sexual coercion, domestic violence, and sexual assault.