The River King
The River King by Alice Hoffman, published by Penguin Group in July 2001, is a reissue that spans 352 pages. This novel explores the hidden truths beneath the seemingly tranquil surface of the small town of Haddan, where social hierarchies dictate interactions among its residents, particularly within the prestigious prep school. The narrative unfolds through the lives of various characters, including an awkward boy and a photographer, as their paths intersect in unexpected ways.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as the story delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of a tragic discovery—a body found in the river behind the school. The plot highlights the tensions between different social groups and the secrets that lie beneath the town’s facade. With themes of crime and police procedural elements, The River King presents a vivid portrayal of a community on the brink of upheaval, inviting readers to uncover the deeper narratives that shape its inhabitants.
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A story about a small town’s surface appearance and the truths submerged below from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic.
People tend to stay in their place in the town of Haddan. The students at the prestigious prep school don’t mix with locals; even within the school, hierarchy rules as freshman and faculty members find out where they fit in and what is expected from them. But there are minor collisions happening everywhere: An awkward boy, the son of a teacher, is flirting with a pretty classmate, the daughter of a convenience-store cashier. A photographer in plastic flip-flops and an overflowing backpack is about to marry a staid, ambitious historian. And when a body is found in the river behind the school, a local policeman named Abey Grey will walk into this enclosed world and upset it entirely…
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