
Quakertown
Lee Martin
(Author)Description
Based on the true story of a shameful episode in north Texas history, Quakertown draws on the rich texture of the South-the Pecan Creek running along the edges of Quakertown, the remarkable and rare white lilac, and the rising tensions marking each nod and greeting. With strength and a deep wisdom of heart, Martin carves out the delicate story of two families-one white and one black-and the child whose birth brought a gift of forgiveness.
Suffused with Martin's deep compassion and profound humanity, Quakertown is an unforgettable novel from a master of American prose.
Product Details
Publisher | Ohio State University Press |
Publish Date | August 04, 2017 |
Pages | 300 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780814254394 |
Dimensions | 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
"A consistently impressive and often dazzling new novel. Lee Martin has written one of the best books of the year." --The Washington Post
"His gently melancholy style strikes a fine balance between literary fiction and accessible, emotion-driven storytelling." --Publishers Weekly
"Quakertown is a page turner . . . a richly detailed portrait. Martin treats his characters with compassion." --The Columbus Dispatch
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