Maggie Garret is a woman who faces a hard life on a weed-grown Mississippi farm. She struggles to keep food on the table in spite of Ezra, her cruel, drunken husband. Her teen-aged daughter, Bennie, believes that she is in love with her foster brother Pete, who leaves for Louisiana to find work. Pete is initiated into the nightlife by a co-worker, where he meets Marie and has an affair that ends in pregnancy and marriage. Ashamed to tell the family about Marie and the baby, Pete goes home alone to deal with his desire for Bennie. But fate deals him a blow in the name of Mickey Gilmore, a man whom Bennie has learned to love. As Bennie turns to Mickey, Pete realizes his love for Marie. Bound by marriage to one and desire for another, Pete and Bennie come full circle in their quest for true love.
Professional Reviews
Brittany Edwards
"Mary does a great job at holding the attention of all ages and genders. This is a great story of hardships and of love. Great story line and a tender subject."
Alicia Ducote
"I have really enjoyed reading Angels in the Dust. The author tells a very authentic view of life in the Depression. She makes you feel as if you are living in the story. The characters are well written, and believable. Being from the South I relate to many of the words and sayings in the story. I recomend this book very highly."
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