Overview
Shake Hands with the Devil is a gripping historical novel written by Rearden Conner. The book tells the story of a young man named James who is sent to live with his grandfather in the rural South during the 1950s. As James adjusts to life in the small town, he becomes aware of the deep-seated racial tensions that exist between the white and black communities.James soon finds himself caught up in the middle of this conflict when he witnesses a brutal act of violence against a black man. As he struggles to come to terms with the injustice he has witnessed, he is forced to confront his own beliefs about race and morality.Throughout the book, Conner expertly weaves together themes of racism, prejudice, and social justice, creating a powerful narrative that is both thought-provoking and emotionally charged. Shake Hands with the Devil is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complex history of race relations in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Rearden Conner
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 23, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 316 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1419108158
- | ISBN-13: 9781419108150
