The decision to invite his Southern relatives to stay proves a fateful one for Austin King. By the time they leave, his reputation and his marriage have suffered irreparable damage. Against the perfectly-drawn background of small-town Illinois at the turn of the 20th century, Maxwell once again uncovers the seeds of potential tragedy at the heart of a happily-established family.
| ISBN: | 9781860465543 |
| Publication date: | 7th January 1999 |
| Author: | William Maxwell |
| Publisher: | Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 302 pages |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Modern and Contemporary Fiction |