The Ballad of Tom Dooley

In "Tom Dooley," the Kingston Trio's classic folk song is reimagined through the lens of author Sharyn McCrumb, who investigates the 1866 murder of Laura Foster, a young woman entangled with Confederate soldier Tom Dula and his married lover, Ann Melton. As McCrumb collaborates with Wilkes County historians and studies legal evidence, she uncovers shocking truths that challenge the traditional narrative of this sensational case that captivated the nation. The journey reveals deeper motives and the true culprits behind the crime, transforming the familiar tale into a profound exploration of love, betrayal, and tragedy in the Appalachian Mountains.