Bondurant, Matt
The Wettest County in the World: A Novel Based on a True Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781416561408
- author:
- Bondurant, Matt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scribner Book Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 13.7 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Historical - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Wettest County in the World: A Novel Based on a True Story In the 1920s, Franklin County, Virginia, was a hotbed of bootlegging and moonshine, earning it the infamous title of the "wettest county in the world". This gripping tale is based on the true story of Matt Bondurant's grandfather and two granduncles, who formed a notorious gang of roughnecks and moonshiners. At the heart of the story are the Bondurant brothers - Howard, Forrest, and Jack - each with their own unique personality and struggles. As they navigate the treacherous world of Prohibition, they must confront their own demons and the harsh realities of their family's situation. With vivid, muscular prose, Matt Bondurant brings these men and their dark deeds to life, revealing a world of passion, violence, and desperation. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and drought, this novel is a powerful exploration of brotherhood, loyalty, and the human condition.
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