Fate Moreland's Widow: A Novel (story River Books), by John Lane First Edition
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"Fate Moreland's Widow" by John Lane presents a gripping narrative set against the historical backdrop of labor strife and social conflict in the American South during the 1930s. The story revolves around Ben Crocker, a mill worker's son caught in the tumultuous aftermath of a drowning incident linked to George McCane, the mill owner. As Crocker navigates competing loyalties—including his fascination with Novie Moreland, the widow of one of the drowned men—he finds himself ensnared in the moral complexities of labor disputes and familial ties. The novel explores themes of aspiration, social justice, and the personal costs of navigating entrenched power dynamics, all while reflecting on the ripple effects of a pivotal time in American."
First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
University of South Carolina Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 1611174694
First Edition
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"Fate Moreland's Widow" by John Lane presents a gripping narrative set against the historical backdrop of labor strife and social conflict in the American South during the 1930s. The story revolves around Ben Crocker, a mill worker's son caught in the tumultuous aftermath of a drowning incident linked to George McCane, the mill owner. As Crocker navigates competing loyalties—including his fascination with Novie Moreland, the widow of one of the drowned men—he finds himself ensnared in the moral complexities of labor disputes and familial ties. The novel explores themes of aspiration, social justice, and the personal costs of navigating entrenched power dynamics, all while reflecting on the ripple effects of a pivotal time in American."
First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
University of South Carolina Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 1611174694
First Edition
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