Terry Kay Ordre des livres

Set in rural northeast Georgia post-World War II, this coming-of-age story explores the impact of electrification on a small community. Terry Kay's debut novel, first published in 1976, has been revisited and enhanced by the author, blending humor with poignant moments. With its timeless themes and enriched narrative, the book aims to resonate with a new generation of readers, showcasing the transformative power of progress and the warmth of small-town life.

Set in the quiet town of Tickenaley, Georgia, the story unfolds during the enigmatic period known as Dark Thirty, a time filled with uncertainty. Jesse Wade, filled with joy as he heads home with a birthday gift for his grandson, is confronted with an unimaginable tragedy when he discovers the brutal murder of his entire family. This shocking event irrevocably shatters his peaceful life, plunging him into a world of horror and despair.

Tom and Son Jesus spend their days dreaming, fishing , and trying to escape work. But their fun comes to an abrupt halt when they discover a human bone, which later turns out to be part of the skeletal remains of Son Jesus' long missing father. As sheriff Frank Rucker, a World War II hero, begins an investigation into remains, he unmasks the racially motivated killer known only as Pegleg. The sheriff's findings divide the people of Overton County, forcing a surprising conclusion --or beginning of justice. Set in the 1940's and using the relationships of two boys -- one black and the other white -- as a springboard for the begining of desegregation in the South, The Runaway examines the joys, sorrows, conflicts, and racial disharmony of their historical biased environment.

Ein Roman über das Abenteuer, sein Leben neu zu beginnen - in einer kleinen amerikanischen Stadt voll eigenwilliger und liebenswerter Charaktere, in die der erfolgreiche Maler nach Jahren zurückkehrt, ebenso wie seine erste große Liebe

Barcelona. 23 cm. 213 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Colección Bestseller mundial', numero coleccion(240). Traducción de Víctor Pozanco. Traducción To dance with the white dog. Colección Bestseller mundial (1994). 240 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. 8408016733