Country Place

Ann Petry’s classic "Country Place," originally published in 1947, offers a nuanced look at a white community grappling with disillusionment and corruption in small-town America. The story follows Johnnie Roane’s return from World War II as he confronts unsettling changes and personal tensions upon reuniting with his wife, Glory. Complemented by a new foreword, the audiobook explores themes of societal facade and personal upheaval, highlighting Petry’s enduring legacy as a prominent African American author.