The Dark Fleece

The Dark Fleece by Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel set in the town of Cottarsport focusing on Olive Stanes and her intricate family dynamics. The narrative delves into Olive's struggles with faith duty and love particularly in her relationships with her half-siblings and Jason Burrage. Themes of traditional values versus material success personal growth and the clash between simplicity and extravagance are explored through Olive's journey. The novel culminates in a poignant revelation of love loyalty and the complexities of human relationships.