King Coal Book 3 - The Henchmen of King Coal; Sections 23-25

In which Hal and Jessie witness the raw anguish and fury of the miners' families as they anxiously await news of their loved ones, revealing the harsh realities of the mining community and stirring conflicting emotions within them both. Jessie, grappling with her own prejudices and fears, confronts the complex tensions between social casts and personal loyalties, while Hal's commitment to justice places him at odds with the indifferent forces of power.