Let Me Die in His Footsteps

Discover a gripping tale woven through the landscape of 1950s Kentucky in 'Let Me Die in His Footsteps'. This spellbinding novel by Lori Roy explores the haunting themes of family, superstition, and the dark shadows of history. Annie Holleran, a young girl standing on the brink of womanhood, dares to cross the boundary into forbidden territory, into the world of the Baines family, known for their tragic past punctuated by Joseph Carl Baines' execution in 1936. As Annie gazes into the Baines' well under the moonlight, she is confronted with a chilling revelation that brings to life the long-buried secrets that have plagued her family and community. With its gothic undertones, 'Let Me Die in His Footsteps' masterfully weaves together a narrative brimming with tension, evoking fear, curiosity, and empathy. Readers will be captivated by Annie's transformation from the innocence of childhood into the complex realities that shape her future. This beautifully crafted trade paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company, consists of 366 pages filled with imagery and character studies that resonate deeply. Dive into this essential read, where every page unveils the mystery and magic of the past, leaving you with lingering questions and a sense of wonder. Experience the blending of history and fiction, and witness how one girl’s quest for truth unravels the very fabric of her family’s legacy. Don't miss out on this literary gem, an exploration of the human spirit's resilience against the backdrop of haunting legacies and secrets.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240474
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 366


Description:
Everyone knows Hollerans don't go near Baines. Aunt Juna was the start of all the hatred between the families, and even though she's been gone a good many years, the hatred has stayed put. On a dark Kentucky night in 1952, exactly halfway between her fifteenth and sixteenth birthdays, Annie Holleran crosses over into forbidden territory. It's been that way since Joseph Carl Baine was hanged in 1936. But local superstition says that tonight Annie can see her future in the Baines' well. What she sees instead, there in the moonlight, is a dead woman. And suddenly the events of 1936, events that have twisted and shaped the lives of Annie and all her kin, are brought back into the present. Juna will come home now, to finish what she started. And if Annie is to save herself, her family and this small Kentucky town, she must face the terrible reality of what happened all those years ago. Inspired by the true story of the last lawful public hanging in the United States, Let Me Die in His Footsteps is a gothic masterpiece filled with tension and dread. 'In the lavender-scented landscape of Lori Roy's fine novel, secrets from the past emerge like long buried locusts, and the world of young Annie Holleran is changed forever. This is a beautifully observed novel whose details of time, place, and character are stunning little jewels sure to dazzle the eye on every page. Annie's journey from the comforting lies of childhood to the hard truths destined to shape her as a woman si one that readers will long remember. Quite simply put, I loved this book.' William Kent Krueger author of Blood Hollow and Ordinary

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