The Twelve-Mile Straight

Set in 1930s Georgia, this powerful novel explores themes of secrets and identity as a white sharecropper’s daughter, Elma Jesup, raises twins of different skin tones in a tense, racially charged environment. The story delves into the complex relationships within the family and community, revealing a web of hidden truths that threaten to unravel their fragile world. Espousing a rich tapestry of history and emotion, it offers an insightful look into race, family, and resilience.