The Widows A Novel
The Widows by Jess Montgomery is a historical fiction novel published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on January 7, 2020. This reprint edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story is inspired by the true events surrounding Ohio’s first female sheriff and follows two women, Lily Ross and Marvena Whitcomb, as they confront murder and corruption in their community in 1924 Kinship, Ohio. After the death of Lily’s husband, the town’s sheriff, she becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his demise, leading to an unexpected connection with Marvena, who seeks help regarding her missing daughter.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the lives of these two women as they navigate their grief and the complexities of their relationships with the deceased sheriff. The plot delves into themes of kinship and the struggle for justice, revealing the hidden truths about the man they both thought they knew. This edition also includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide, enhancing the reading experience for those interested in exploring the historical and social contexts of the story.
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“The Widows kept me on the edge of my seat. Montgomery is a masterful storyteller.” —Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize-Finalist The Bright Forever
Inspired by the true story of Ohio’s first female sheriff, Jess Montgomery’s powerful, lyrical debut is the story of two women who take on murder and corruption at the heart of their community.
Kinship, Ohio, 1924: When Lily Ross learns that her husband, Daniel, the town’s widely respected sheriff, has been killed while transporting a prisoner in an apparent accident, she vows to seek the truth about his death.
Hours after his funeral, a stranger appears at her door. Marvena Whitcomb, a coal miner’s widow, is unaware that Daniel has died and begs to speak with him about her missing daughter.
From miles away but worlds apart, Lily’s and Marvena’s lives collide as they realize that Daniel was perhaps not the man that either of them believed him to be.
*BONUS CONTENT: This edition of The Widows includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide
“The Widows is a gripping, beautifully written novel about two women avenging the murder of the man they both loved.”—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of You’ll Never Know, Dear
“Jess Montgomery’s gorgeous writing can be just as dark and terrifying as a subterranean cave when the candle is snuffed out, but her prose can just as easily lead you to the surface for a gasp of air and a glimpse of blinding, beautiful sunlight. This is a powerful novel: a tale of loss, greed, and violence, and the story of two powerful women who refuse to stand down.”—Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Ballad, A Land More Kind than Home, and This Dark Road to Mercy
“[A] flinty, heartfelt mystery that sings of hawks and history, of coal mines and the urgent fight for social justice.”—Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Bone on Bone
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