The Ninth Passage
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“Alec Driver, a talented choir teacher, as he navigates societal expectations and personal struggles. Cloninger’s masterful storytelling will have you invested in Alec’s journey, while the vivid portrayal of small-town life adds a layer of depth to this compelling narrative. With its engaging plot and thought-provoking themes, “The Ninth Passage” is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who appreciates the power of music in our lives.”
Alec Driver, a WWII veteran, uses the GI bill to earn an advanced degree in music from a prestigious university. At age thirty-seven, with glowing recommendations in hand, he secures the post of choir teacher at a small town high school on Florida’s west coast. Soon after assuming his duties he falls in love with Tracy Ashbury a bright, talented and attractive student in his choir. Community outrage aroused by his courtship culminates in a resentful and belligerent student goading Alec into striking him. Influential citizens rescue Alec from potential dismissal. His subsequent marriage to Tracy and national recognition for the choir’s mastery vindicates Alec’s supporters or so it seems . .
