The Cup of Trembling, and Other Stories

The Cup of Trembling, and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Mary Hallock Foote, written in the late 19th century. The titular story, set in the Coeur d'Alêne region, explores themes of love, betrayal, and complex human relationships within a mining community. It follows a miner's journey home through a harsh winter landscape, where he encounters gossip about a missing couple, revealing deeper narratives of moral ambiguity and tension. This work reflects the social life and customs of 19th-century America.