Dust-Covered Lies
Dust-Covered Lies by Catherine O’Connor, published by TCU Press in 2024, is a historical fiction novel that unfolds in Texas during the 1870s and the 1930s amidst the Dust Bowl. The story centers on Frances Abbott, known as Frannie, an orphaned immigrant who faces a life-altering decision. As a teenage markswoman, she embarks on a scientific hunting expedition along the Colorado River with her brother, Juan Esteban, who possesses artistic talents and autism. Their journey takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, forcing Frannie to make a choice that will haunt her forever.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of loyalty and the weight of secrets as Frannie and Juan Esteban flee to the Texas panhandle to escape a con man who threatens to expose their past. The novel delves into the complexities of family bonds and the struggles of immigrants during challenging times. With 222 pages, this edition offers a detailed portrayal of Frannie’s harrowing experiences and the historical context of her life. Dust-Covered Lies presents a vivid exploration of resilience against the backdrop of a tumultuous era.
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Set in Texas during the 1870s and in the 1930s at the height of the Dust Bowl, Dust Covered Lies tells the story of Frances Abbott, or Frannie, an orphaned immigrant who faces a terrible choice that will haunt her the rest of her life. Frannie is a teenage champion markswoman when she and her autistic and artistically gifted brother, Juan Esteban, set off on a scientific hunting expedition on the Colorado River led by a dangerous con man who claims to be a French zoologist.
When a murder is committed and Juan Esteban’s life is in danger, Frannie lies to protect him. Determined to take her secret to the grave, Frannie and her brother flee to the dust-covered Texas panhandle to escape the one person who could reveal the truth about their past.
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