Points of Origin
Points of Origin by Darden North, published by Ponder House Press in 2006, is a compelling narrative set in the Deep South, where appearances are crucial. The story revolves around the Foxworth family in the small Mississippi town of Larkspur, focusing on Sher Foxworth, a high school star whose life takes a dramatic turn following a tragic event involving his father. This incident leads to Sher’s arrest and a tumultuous journey that diverts him from his aspirations of attending medical school, revealing the complexities of family and community dynamics.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters as they delve into the lives of Larkspur’s residents, navigating themes of family and relationships amid suspenseful twists. The novel presents a blend of fiction and southern intrigue, showcasing the interplay between personal ambition and societal expectations. With 377 pages, this edition invites readers to explore the intricate connections and conflicts that define the Foxworths and their community, offering a vivid portrayal of life in a town where reputation and reality often collide.
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In the Deep South appearances are not a luxury but a necessity. No family finds that more true than the Foxworths of Larkspur, a quaint but greedy Mississippi town. In that community or anywhere else for that matter, the life of handsome young Sher Foxworth would seem an enviable American dream: high school star quarterback and valedictorian; successful plastic surgeon for a father; beautiful, supportive mother; rich grandparents. But then a single death at the hands of his father rips the town apart, throwing the life of Sher Foxworth and his family into a downward spiral, a corkscrew that entangles more devastation and turmoil as Sher himself lands in jail. It is that tangle with a female police officer which derails his own life from that of town hero into a journey he never intended — far from his plans for medical school. While in Points of Origin readers will sample the return of endearing and despicable characters made popular in North’s 2005 debut novel, House Call, they will become immersed in the tumultuous lives of a different set of players: the colorful inhabitants of Larkspur — a new mix of personalities and egos that wraps the lover of fiction into the livid world of southern intrigue.
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