The Liberation Of Lord Byron Jones
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Experience a powerful Southern Gothic masterpiece that uncovers the explosive racial tensions simmering beneath the surface of a seemingly tranquil town. The Liberation of Lord Byron Jones presents a gripping narrative centered on a wealthy Black undertaker's courageous pursuit of a divorce—a decision that ignites a firestorm of prejudice and exposes the deeply entrenched corruption within the local legal system. The story serves as a stark illustration of the profound injustices faced by African Americans during the Civil Rights era, detailing the dangerous consequences of challenging a stagnant and biased established order. With a dramatic and critical tone, Jesse Hill Ford uncovers the moral decay and hypocrisy that permeate the community, ultimately forcing the reader to question the very nature of justice and the true meaning of freedom. This novel remains a haunting and essential exploration of the American South's complex social history.
Author: Jesse Hill Ford
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, THE BODLEY HEAD
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Experience a powerful Southern Gothic masterpiece that uncovers the explosive racial tensions simmering beneath the surface of a seemingly tranquil town. The Liberation of Lord Byron Jones presents a gripping narrative centered on a wealthy Black undertaker's courageous pursuit of a divorce—a decision that ignites a firestorm of prejudice and exposes the deeply entrenched corruption within the local legal system. The story serves as a stark illustration of the profound injustices faced by African Americans during the Civil Rights era, detailing the dangerous consequences of challenging a stagnant and biased established order. With a dramatic and critical tone, Jesse Hill Ford uncovers the moral decay and hypocrisy that permeate the community, ultimately forcing the reader to question the very nature of justice and the true meaning of freedom. This novel remains a haunting and essential exploration of the American South's complex social history.