A mesmerizing tale of passion, race and tragedy in a small mid-century Southern town by the acclaimed author of Billy. In Suppy, North Carolina, Holly is a young white girl from the wrong side of the tracks whose lonely, listless world is transformed when she falls in love with a black soldier. The town's savage response to their romance forces the lovers to attempt an escape and leaves no doubt as to the consequences of crossing prescribed boundaries.
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A mesmerizing tale of passion, race and tragedy in a small mid-century Southern town by the acclaimed author of Billy. In Suppy, North Carolina, Holly is a young white girl from the wrong side of the tracks whose lonely, listless world is transformed when she falls in love with a black soldier. The town's savage response to their romance forces the lovers to attempt an escape and leaves no doubt as to the consequences of crossing prescribed boundaries.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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Good. RELIABLE library withdrawal in the plastic, protective cover. Stamped at the page edge with a card pocket removed from the last page leaving a mark. Light scuff to the plastic cover. Light scuff to the page edge. This edition is PRESENTABLE!
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Holly is an easy read for high schoolers and above. It is a tragically beautiful human story set in a bygone era of American history. Still we are reminded that America has yet to fulfill that part of an idyllic dream that ought simply allow to human beings to love one another for their mutual desire, free of family and the larger communities prejudices. Albert French does not give us an unique or extraordinary story. Still Holly, her story and her character, will seduce you with sheer beauty. You will ravish the pages, lusting to reach the end of part of Holly's life. You may hunger more for her future possibilities. You will not forget her or her story.