Mary McGhee lives as a polarized figure in her Southern community, bolstered by a significant inheritance from her deceased female partner that has sparked a generational vendetta within the dispossessed Jackson family. Amidst this hostility, young Jane Jackson—a brilliant and isolated girl—defies her family’s resentment to form an intense connection with the aging Mary. As Jane seeks refuge in Mary’s knowledge and history, their bond is threatened by the family’s violent grudges and local gossip. Mary, facing the end of her life, attempts to shield Jane from the surrounding malice and the burden of the family’s murderous secrets. However, the girl’s independent spirit and moral compass drive her to navigate her own path, forcing her to make harrowing decisions about her loyalty and her future.
Details
| ISBN: 978-1932859560 |
| Subtitle: |
| Genre: Fiction |
| Subject(s): |
| Publication Date: 2011-05-15 |
| Original Publication Date: |
| Publisher: Bywater Books |
| Language: |
| Format: Paperback |
| Pages: 264 |
| Rating: |
| Notes: |
| Book_ID: 105427 |