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Medium soft cover
Very good condition
372 pages
This is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into a family scandal involving adultery, murder, and a sensational trial in early 20th-century Indiana. The book recounts the tragic story of Ham Dillon, a rising politician who was murdered in 1908 by his brother-in-law, Link Hale, after an affair with Hales wife, Alliewho was also Hams wifes sister.
The novel blends historical reconstruction with courtroom drama, vividly portraying the rural life of Indiana at the time. It has been praised for its evocative storytelling and rich character development, drawing comparisons to works like In Cold Blood.