Jean Ritchie

Obsession, jealousy, lust, revenge ... There is nothing more dangerous than a passion that curdles and spills into murder. Love, when it goes wrong and spirals into violence, leads to the most chilling and tragic consequences. Death at the hands of a partner or ex-partner is the most common form of murder for women, far outnumbering the risk of death from a stranger. Obsessional sexual desire is the common thread through the stories in this book,...

"The ancient, haunting sounds of the mountain dulcimer have captivated and charmed music lovers for centuries. Its role in the music of the Southern Appalachians is the stuff of legend, having accompanied ballads, folk songs, dance tunes and children's play-party songs for generations. On this CD, Jean Ritchie starts with the simplest of children's songs to introduce you to your instrument. In sure, steady steps, she adds songs, instrumentals, scales...