To the Bright and Shining Sun by James Lee Burke (English) Paperback Book

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A compelling coming-of-age novel from the award-winning crime writer.

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For generations, Perry James' family has lived under the shadow of the Cumberland range and worked in the coal mines. Staunch union supporters, Perry's grandfather and father have known hard times and after Perry helps to sabotage the mine to keep the 'scabs' out, things look bleaker than ever.To escape from the cycle of poverty, Perry signs up with the Jobs Corps, where they begin to teach him how to read and write, as well as train him in a skilled trade. But Perry is torn between family honour and the lure of seedy beer joints where he can drink and escape the dark and atavistic heritage of the Cumberland Mountains.

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New edition.

Author Biography

James Lee Burke is the author of many previous novels, many featuring Detective Dave Robicheaux. He won the Edgar Award in 1998 for CIMARRON ROSE, while BLACK CHERRY BLUES won the Edgar in 1990 and SUNSET LIMITED was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger in 1998. He lives with his wife, Pearl, in Missoula, Montana and New Iberia, Louisiana.

Review

When it comes to keenly characterised American crime writing, James Lee Burke is top of the tree...here is a welcome chance to sample an early work by a man many consider to be the finest writer of American crime fiction. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *

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A compelling coming-of-age novel from the award-winning crime writer.

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For generations, Perry James' family has lived under the shadow of the Cumberland range and worked in the coal mines. Staunch union supporters, Perry's grandfather and father have known hard times and after Perry helps to sabotage the mine to keep the 'scabs' out, things look bleaker than ever.To escape from the cycle of poverty, Perry signs up with the Jobs Corps, where they begin to teach him how to read and write, as well as train him in a skilled trade. But Perry is torn between family honour and the lure of seedy beer joints where he can drink and escape the dark and atavistic heritage of the Cumberland Mountains.

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When it comes to keenly characterised American crime writing, James Lee Burke is top of the tree...here is a welcome chance to sample an early work by a man many consider to be the finest writer of American crime fiction.

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A compelling coming-of-age novel from the award-winning crime writer.

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James Lee Burke's reputation as a crime fiction giant and an American classic continues to soar.

Details ISBN1409109623 Author James Lee Burke Year 2012 ISBN-10 1409109623 ISBN-13 9781409109624 Media Book Publisher Orion Publishing Co Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Birth 1936 Language English Pages 272 Short Title TO THE BRIGHT & SHINING SUN JA Residence MT, US Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-12-13 Publication Date 2012-12-13 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-01-07 AU Release Date 2013-01-07 We've got this

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