Talmadge Farm
Talmadge Farm by Leo Daughtry, published by Writer’s Lifeline in June 2024, is a historical fiction novel set in 1957 North Carolina. The story revolves around wealthy landowner Gordon Talmadge, who enjoys the privileges of his inherited lifestyle while remaining detached from the lives of his sharecroppers, one white and one Black. A violent incident involving his son and the sharecropper children ignites a series of events that profoundly impact all involved, as Gordon grapples with the challenges of maintaining his family’s legacy amid the shifting dynamics of the South.
Readers will find a sweeping drama that explores the lives of three families as they navigate the cultural transformations of the era. Talmadge Farm delves into themes of resilience and hope, reflecting the complexities of family ties and aspirations during a pivotal moment in American history. With a page count of 328, this edition offers a detailed portrayal of the characters’ struggles and dreams against the backdrop of a changing society.
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It’s 1957, and tobacco is king. Wealthy landowner Gordon Talmadge enjoys the lavish lifestyle he inherited but doesn’t like getting his hands dirty; he leaves that to the two sharecroppers – one white, one Black – who farm his tobacco but have bigger dreams for their own children. While Gordon takes no interest in the lives of his tenant farmers, a brutal attack between his son and the sharecropper children sets off a chain of events that leaves no one unscathed. Over the span of a decade, Gordon struggles to hold on to his family’s legacy as the old order makes way for a New South.
TALMADGE FARM is a sweeping drama that follows three unforgettable families navigating the changing culture of North Carolina at a pivotal moment in history. A love letter to the American South, the novel is a story of resilience, hope, and family – both lost and found.
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