The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford

Set in 1920s Oklahoma amid Prohibition and the looming Great Depression, this literary debut novel explores the mysterious death of infamous moonshiner Richard Milford and the stories that unravel in its wake. Through the perspectives of his four wives, the narrative delves into themes of truth, memory, and societal storytelling, revealing how narrative itself can shift and disintegrate. Authored by Nafissa Thompson-Spires, the book combines wit and insight to examine societal power dynamics and individuality within a turbulent small town.