Village of Islands

Released: June 17, 2021
Length: 1 hr 6 mins
Format: Original Recording Audiobook
Publisher: Audible Originals

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From acclaimed author Jim Shepard, "Village of Islands" is a compelling short story that vividly depicts the 1935 Labor Day hurricane through the lives of small-town residents in the Florida Keys. Rooted in historical record but enriched with Shepard's skillful storytelling, the narrative explores the profound impact of the disaster and the social dynamics it reveals.

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