The Twelve-Mile Straight by Eleanor Henderson (Paperback Book)

Eleanor Henderson

\u2018Eleanor Henderson is in possession of an enormous talent\u2019 Ann Patchett\u2018A superb novel whose roots can be traced to Harper Lee and Carson McCullers\u2018 Oprah MagazineGenus Jackson was killed in Cotton County, Georgia, on a summer midnight in 1930, when the newborn twins were fast asleep.They lay head to toe in a cradle meant for one, Winnafred on one side and Wilson on the other. Only if you looked closely \u2013 and people did \u2013 could you see that the girl was pink as a piglet, and the boy was brown.At once an intimate family drama and an expansive, mesmerising epic The Twelve-Mile Straight explores the blood, guilt and violence that lies at the heart of the American experience.Despite the prying eyes and curious whispers of the townspeople, Elma begins to raise her babies as best as she can,\n\nThe Twelve-Mile Straight\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note t;