One Year in Jeopardy
One Year in Jeopardy by William Kenower is a compelling narrative set in post-Civil War Missouri, published by Troll Lord Games in July 2004. This 304-page book explores the intricate dynamics of rural life, where community ties and personal struggles shape the characters’ experiences. The story centers on Dell Becker, whose life is turned upside down after a violent assault and a hasty marriage to Will Crane, which fails to alleviate her suffering.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions as Dell navigates her complicated relationships, particularly with Will’s son, Abe, who becomes a source of unexpected affection. The narrative delves into themes of love and resilience against the backdrop of a community grappling with its own challenges, including crime and past traumas. As Dell and Abe confront their realities in Jeopardy, Missouri, they begin to question whether there is more to life than their current circumstances. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of historical fiction, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the lives of its characters.
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One Year in Jeopardy brings all the passions of the post-Civil War, rural Missourian to life. In a world of small land owners and itinerant farmers where wooden churches, old barns and quiet fields are still the order of the day, community is everything. Here, Dell Becker’s world is thrown upside down after a brutal assault followed by a hasty marriage to the older Will Crane that does little to assuage the pain. When Will’s son, Abe, falls in love with her, she finds herself drawn to the strong willed man. Dell and Abe must both come to grips with life in the Missouri country. As both learn to love, they come to wonder if there is more to life than plowing the earth in Jeopardy, Missouri. It seems as if everyone is trying to leave Oxefield County to begin a new life but the tumults of the Crane’s neighbor’s life of crime and the return of Dell’s attacker, Dan Olsen, threaten to disrupt their lives permanently.
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