Old Ebenezer

Sam Lyman drifts through the quiet streets of Old Ebenezer, a former railway buyer and mountain‑resort waiter who now wears the weary badge of schoolteacher. The genteel, slow‑moving life of this southwestern town has smoothed his New England edge, yet his mind still burns for a purpose that stretches beyond lesson plans and chalk dust. With a voice that rings like a hymn and a humor that flickers behind his earnest eyes, he becomes a quiet magnet for the town’s children and an unexpected source of curiosity for the locals.

As Sam settles into his new role, the expectations of a community that places teachers on a pedestal clash with his own restless ambition. The novel paints a vivid portrait of small‑town rhythms—post‑office gossip, church gatherings, and the everyday negotiations that shape a life caught between conformity and the longing for something broader. Listeners will find a gentle comedy of self‑discovery, set against the warm backdrop of a town where even the most ordinary moments pulse with hidden yearning.