The Red Swan's Neck: A Tale of the North Carolina Mountains is a novel written by David Reed Miller and published in 1911. The story is set in the early 20th century in the rural mountains of North Carolina and follows the life of a young girl named Lura, who is born with a unique physical trait - a red birthmark in the shape of a swan's neck on her neck. Lura is raised by her grandmother, who is known for her folk remedies and healing powers. Despite...