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Of Love and Dust

Ernest J. Gaines

4/5 ( ratings)

"A serious, powerful novel...[Gaines] is a writer of terrific energy."--
The Nation

This is the story of Marcus: bonded out of jail where he has been awaiting trial for murder, he is sent to the Hebert plantation to work in the fields. There he encounters conflict with the overseer, Sidney Bonbon, and a tale of revenge, lust and power plays out between Marcus, Bonbon, Bonbon's mistress Pauline, and Bonbon's wife Louise.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Vintage

Release: May 31, 1994

ISBN: 067975248X

ISBN 13: 9780679752486

Of Love and Dust

Ernest J. Gaines

4/5 ( ratings)

"A serious, powerful novel...[Gaines] is a writer of terrific energy."--
The Nation

This is the story of Marcus: bonded out of jail where he has been awaiting trial for murder, he is sent to the Hebert plantation to work in the fields. There he encounters conflict with the overseer, Sidney Bonbon, and a tale of revenge, lust and power plays out between Marcus, Bonbon, Bonbon's mistress Pauline, and Bonbon's wife Louise.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Vintage

Release: May 31, 1994

ISBN: 067975248X

ISBN 13: 9780679752486

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