Set in the hills of the Ozark Mountains, "The Shepherd of the Hills", is Harold Bell Wright's mostly fictional tale of mountain folklore. The story is principally concerned with the relationship of Grant Matthews, Sr. and "the shepherd" a wise old man who has chosen the peace of the backwoods over the hustle and bustle of the city. Set against this story is also the love affair between the pretty young Samantha Lane and Grant Matthews, Jr. "The Shepherd of the Hills" weaves the tales of numerous inhabitants of the Ozark Mountains into a captivating picture of regional culture and life.
