Liar's Bench by Kim Michele Richardson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Liar's Bench by Kim Michele Richardson Includes recipes and a reading group guide (pages [254]-261). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, Kim Michele Richardsons atmospheric, beautifully written debut transports readers to a time and place where the KKK is still a power, the South is struggling to find itself, women are exploring new freedom, and teenagers are caught between old and new ways of growing up. A story of first love, raw courage, and truths that wont be denied, set against a Southern backdrop passing uneasily from bigotry and brutality to hope in 1970s Kentucky.From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, Kim Michele Richardsons atmospheric, beautifully written debut transports readers to a time and place where the KKK is still a power, the South is struggling to find itself, women are exploring new freedom, and teenagers are caught between old and new ways of growing up. A story of first love, raw courage, and truths that wont be denied, set against a Southern backdrop passing uneasily from bigotry and brutality to hope in 1970s Kentucky.In 1972, on Mudas Summers seventeenth birthday, her beloved Mama, Ella, is found hanging from the rafters of their home. Most people in Peckinpaw, Kentucky, assume that Ellas no-good husband did the deed. Others think Ella grew tired of his abuse and did it herself. Muddy is determined to find out for sure either way, especially once she finds strange papers hidden amongst her mamas possessions.But Peckinpaw keeps its secrets buried deep. Muddys almost-more-than-friend, Bobby Marshall, knows that better than most. Though he passes for white, one of his ancestors was Frannie Crow, a slave hanged a century ago on nearby Hark Hill Plantation. Adorning the town square is a seat built from Frannies gallows. A tribute, a relic-and a caution-its known as Liars Bench. Now, the answers Muddy seeks soon lead back to Hark Hill, to hatred and corruption that have echoed through the years-and lies she must be brave enough to confront at last.Kim Michele Richardsons lush, beautifully written debut is set against a Southern backdrop passing uneasily from bigotry and brutality to hope. With its compelling mystery and complex yet relatable heroine, Liars Bench is a story of first love, raw courage, and truths that wont be denied. Author Biography Kim Michele Richardson is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and an advocate for the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence. She is also the author of the memoir The Unbreakable Child and the novels GodPretty in the Tobacco Field and Liars Bench. Kim Michele resides in the rolling hills of Kentucky with her family and is hard at work on her next novel. Review Praise for LIARS BENCH"An intricately crafted plot with vivid characters make up Richardsons debut novel set in a small Kentucky town in the 1970s. Her beautifully descriptive storytelling gorgeously weaves a story centered around two hangings, which occur about a hundred years apart. Mudas and Bobby make strong protagonists as they find the courage to find answers within the volatile environment of the South. A wonderful story that will leave its mark on readers hearts."--RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick"This glorious debut novel is one of an unexpectedly fine crop of recent and new Southern fiction... Liars Bench succeeds on many levels. As a coming-of-age story, it is splendidly realized and uplifting. As a portrait of a Southern community painfully stumbling into the age of racial and gender equality, it is penetrating and convincing. It is a high energy action tale. Ms. Richardsons evocation of the sensory world is supremely effective: much of any readers delight will be rooted in savoring the sounds, smells, tastes, and fragrances that enhance her captivating vision of a typical Southern small town during two linked periods of its history." --Southern Literary Review"This has southern small-town charm... includes recipes and discussion questions and may appeal to those who like Rebecca Wells or Jennifer Chiaverini." --Booklist"A satisfying mystery with thought-provoking historical elements, written in a sassy Southern voice."--Historical Novels Review"Richardson manages to put together a chilling view of race relations in the South." --Publishers Weekly"Readers of Southern fiction wont be able to turn the pages fast enough..." --Ellen Wiseman, author of What She Left Behind"A highly imaginative coming-of-age story with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Very hard to put down!" --Noah Bly, author of The Third Hill North Of Town"With value for readers of all ages, Liars Bench is a story that will stay with you long after the readings done." --Jamie Mason, author of Three Graves FullIn Liars Bench, her debut novel, Kim Richardson brings you home to meet her people and to pull up a rocker on the porch with a Mason jar of sweet tea, to watch the fireflies in the dusk while she spins a sure-footed tale of wrongful death, first love and reconciliation. Like Muddy, youll find you cannot walk away. --Amy Conner, author of The Right Thing"Liars Bench is one of those rare books I wish I had written. --Ann Hite, author of Ghost on Black Mountain and Georgia Author Of The Year 2012 Details ISBN149673422X Author Kim Michele Richardson Pages 272 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 149673422X ISBN-13 9781496734228 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-11-30 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-11-30 NZ Release Date 2021-11-30 US Release Date 2021-11-30 UK Release Date 2021-11-30 Place of Publication New York Publisher Kensington Publishing Imprint Kensington Publishing Illustrator Gladys Jose Birth 1927 Affiliation Clark University Position journalist Qualifications MD DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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