Bret Lott is the bestselling author of twelve books, including the novels Ancient Highway, The Hunt Club, A Song I Knew by Heart, and Jewel (an Oprah’s Book Club selection). Formerly editor of The Southern Review, Lott was appointed to the National Council on the Arts in 2006. He Lives with his wife, Melanie, in Hanahan, South Carolina, and teaches at the College of Charleston.
“An affecting novel about the slow workings of forgiveness and
redemption.”
–MAUREEN CORRIGAN, National Public Radio
“Written in lyrical rhythms . . . an affecting hymn to family love
and a mantra of empathy and forgiveness.”
–Richmond Times-Dispatch
“We can only admire the way Lott . . . creates and differentiates
so many characters and sets them into action so naturally. . . . A
chance to visit a country of grace where the twisted roads of
American literature seldom lead us.”
–Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Lott uses lyrical, poetic language and addresses moral principles
that force the reader to stop for self-reflection. . . . A moving
story.”
–Tulsa World
“Vividly intense, intimately detailed . . . a memorable book.”
–The Sunday Oklahoman
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