“Eric Pope’s historical novel captures an early 20th century drama as two granite tycoons battle over money and power. A small-town newspaperman turns out to be a surprising hero in this captivating tale.” —Margot Roosevelt, Los Angeles Times

“Pope’s novel grapples with several interconnected themes, all inspired by the author’s ownership of a local paper and its archive in small-town Vermont. This makes for a nuanced portrayal of a community that relies on a particular industry and what happens when the business faces a period of uncertainty… A lively and well-researched tale for fans of mysteries and American social history.” —Kirkus Reviews

“In Granite Kingdom, Eric Pope deftly and vividly recreates a fascinating era in Vermont history and peoples it with characters who are just as ambitious and honorable—and greedy and underhanded—as their contemporaries today. A popping good read for any fan of historical fiction.” —Evan Thomas, author of Ike’s Bluff and First: Sandra Day O’Connor