MALLIE: A NOVEL by Loletta Clouse. This is a story of love and redemption set in the Great Smoky Mountains during the early 20th century logging boom. The sale of the family farm and the sudden change to a wage-paying economy set in motion a chain of events that test Mallie's independence and resolve.She finds herself pursued by two men, a rich industrialist and a charming young botanist. Set against this turmoil, Mallie must find a way to forgive, open her heart, and discover her place on earth. 238 pages. softcover.