Between the Covers Book Club discusses "Chenneville" by Paulette Jiles
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Between the Covers Book Club discusses "Chenneville" by Paulette Jiles
Between the Covers Book Club discusses the book, "Chenneville" by Paulette Jiles at the library @ 2pm June 30th. Feel free to Join us - Stop in pick up a copy of the book and/or visit with the Librarian about the program! We welcome new members to the club & we'd love for you to join us.
Paulette Jiles is an American poet and novelist. Born in Salem, Missouri, she was educated at the University of Missouri with a degree in Romance Lanugages. Jiles lives in the Texas Hill Country on a small ranch.
"Chenneville" summary
Consumed with grief, driven by vengeance, a man undertakes an unrelenting odyssey across the lawless post–Civil War frontier seeking redemption in this fearless novel from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of News of the World.
Union soldier John Chenneville suffered a traumatic head wound in battle. His recovery took the better part of a year as he struggled to regain his senses and mobility. By the time he returned home, the Civil War was over, but tragedy awaited.