The Songcatcher (2001) by Sharyn McCrumb
An old ballad that crossed the ocean into the Appalachian mountains becomes imbedded in the lives of multiple generations; part of the Ballad Novel series.
“McCrumb writes with quiet fire and maybe a little mountain magic. Like every true storyteller she has the sight.” — New York Times Book Review
“Sharyn McCrumb inspires me to go back in [the storytelling] direction, asking new questions.” — blogger Ellouise