{"product_id":"exalted-objects-jane-d-cairns-9781963452365","title":"Exalted Objects","description":"A railroad tycoon must choose between his brother's freedom and his own ambition-before one wild act shatters both their lives.\u003cp\u003eIn 1869 New Hampshire, railroad magnate George Stark faces an impossible choice: commit his eccentric brother Will-poet, prankster, and zookeeper-to an asylum or risk his career and family name after a disastrous train crash and public scandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRewinding to 1846, this sweeping historical novel follows the Stark brothers on diverging paths. George's ambition propels him into the heart of America's railroad boom, while Will's restless spirit transforms the family estate into a sanctuary for exotic animals and ideas. As the Civil War looms, their contrasting lives highlight the tension between order and creativity, ambition and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorn between duty and compassion, George must decide whether to sacrifice his brother's freedom or embrace the creativity that once united them. A moving meditation on ambition, forgiveness, and family, this novel brings a forgotten chapter of American history to life with wit, heart, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of historical fiction exploring the price of progress and sibling bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane D. Cairns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1963452364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781963452365\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Htf Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d","brand":"Jane D. Cairns","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517157585151,"sku":"9781963452365","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7211300e-cfec-4eb8-8587-a4471204985c.jpg?v=1778730291","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exalted-objects-jane-d-cairns-9781963452365","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}