In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the work farm where he has just served a year for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett’s intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother and head west where they can start their lives anew. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden’s car. Together, they have hatched an altogether different plan for Emmett’s future.

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Picked up at today's meetup. Onto my 📚. Loved 'A Gentleman in Moscow' looking forward to the read.

Picked up at today's CBD meetup. I read this novel earlier this year and absolutely loved it. Set aside for the next round of the OZ VBB due to kick off early next month.

On its way across the country as part of the OZ VBB Round 97!

Thanks very much, Jean-Sol. I also enjoyed 'A Gentleman in Moscow', so will look forward to this one. Until then it would make an excellent door stop!!