Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth tells a forgotten story of courage, conviction, and love, based on true events from the year 1917, when Europe stood on the brink of significant change. In the Alpine village of St. Niklaus, the war feels distant, yet everyone is engaged in their own personal struggle.

Fourteen-year-old Seraphine assists her mother in managing the family farm while her father defends the Swiss borders, dreaming of experiencing the world once the war is over.

A young medical graduate arrives in the valley and, under the guidance of a local doctor, embarks on a mission to revolutionize medical practice and leave a lasting impact on the world, once the war has ended.

Dr. Bayard is driven by a desire to address a centuries-old affliction that continues to plague people in the most beautiful place on earth. Armed with a theory, sacks of salt, and a mule, he prepares to climb a mountain with the intent of treating a small village.

Amidst these turbulent times, the paths of two unlikely young individuals intersect against the backdrop of a country doctor's struggle against superstition, prejudice, and false pride.

Salt of the Earth is a journey of bravery and heartbreak, following the call of love and healing in the face of an uncertain fate.

This meticulously researched and beautifully written novel sheds light on the little-known story of a groundbreaking medical breakthrough during the tumultuous times of World War I, as praised by authors Clare Flynn and Liza Perrat.

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