15,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
8 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

When an old church is torn down in 1930s Toad Springs, Florida, a trunk of stories reveals the town's secrets. Meet a war veteran teaching a runaway to read, a girl who insists on wearing overalls despite scandal, and a fisherman who must choose between his dreams and his pregnant wife. Through moonshine operations, failed schemes, and unexpected love stories, these interconnected tales paint an authentic portrait of Depression-era survival where everyone knows everyone's business-and nobody's past stays buried. A remarkable collection that captures a vanishing way of life with warmth, wit,…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
When an old church is torn down in 1930s Toad Springs, Florida, a trunk of stories reveals the town's secrets. Meet a war veteran teaching a runaway to read, a girl who insists on wearing overalls despite scandal, and a fisherman who must choose between his dreams and his pregnant wife. Through moonshine operations, failed schemes, and unexpected love stories, these interconnected tales paint an authentic portrait of Depression-era survival where everyone knows everyone's business-and nobody's past stays buried. A remarkable collection that captures a vanishing way of life with warmth, wit, and wisdom. Laugh along with these heartwarming and hilarious down-home tales from another era in the sequel to Seashells, Gator Bones, and the Church of Everlasting Liability!
Autorenporträt
Susan Adger is a fifth-generation Floridian whose family arrived in the state in the late 1800s. Drawing from family stories passed down through generations, she crafts authentic narratives that capture Depression-era Florida life. Her personal adventures include fossil hunting in Florida and Alaska, trekking through Philippine jungles to deliver medical supplies, zip-lining through Costa Rica's canopy, exploring Czech castles, and skydiving. She holds a Master's degree in Education and has worked as a social worker and web designer. Susan currently resides in Florida near her family.