When to Lock the Stable (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Homer Croy

9780266511236: When to Lock the Stable (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266511236 ISBN 13: 9780266511236

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A small-town prodigal returns to Curryville, bringing a tangle of dreams, neighbors, and the ache of home.

A vivid portrait of life, memory, and the stubborn pull of belonging.

In this poignant fiction, readers meet Clem Pointer as he comes home to a town that never forgets his absence. Across a sequence of vivid scenes in Curryville, the community’s humor, faith, and gossip frame a man trying to reclaim the life he left behind. The story balances warmth and humor with quiet heartbreak, inviting readers into a world where everyday lives collide with big questions about loyalty, love, and second chances.

The book blends neighborly chatter with intimate moments, letting you glimpse Clem’s struggle to reconnect with Hulda, Mary, and the town that watched him disappear. Along the way, it skewers small-town pretensions and heartaches with gentle irony, while showing how simple acts of support and recognition can restore hope after loss.

Meet a cast of memorable Curryville characters, from the shopkeepers to the preacher and the judge.
Follow Clem’s return and the evolving feelings that surface between him and Mary.
Experience a mix of humor, tenderness, and the quiet drama of daily life.
Feel the pull of home, memory, and the possibility of a new beginning.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven stories of loyalty, small-town life, and the complexities of reunions.

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About the Author

Humorist and writer Homer Croy covered an endless variety of western subjects for radio and in magazines, books, and film. Richard E. Meyer is a professor of English and folklore at Western Oregon State College. His books include "Cemeteries and Gravemarkers: Voices of American Culture,"

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