| Author: | Mary Ann Claud | ISBN: | 9780988416468 |
| Publisher: | Mary Ann Claud | Publication: | April 26, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mary Ann Claud |
| ISBN: | 9780988416468 |
| Publisher: | Mary Ann Claud |
| Publication: | April 26, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
THE DANCIN' MAN is the story of an ambitious young man of modest means who marries into a legendary Southern family of wealth and power. His mother-in-law, the formidable Dolly, takes him--Ted-- into the family's cotton mill business and soon he is helping her run it. His position with her and the mills does not endear him to his brothers-in-law and even puts a strain on his marriage to Virginia. When Dolly dies, the whole family comes undone. This happens as the mill business in the the southern United States begins to falter. Besides being a powerful family saga, THE DANCIN' MAN gives a vivid picture of economic and social upheaval. Its characters are strong and deep. It is a compelling read.
THE DANCIN' MAN is the story of an ambitious young man of modest means who marries into a legendary Southern family of wealth and power. His mother-in-law, the formidable Dolly, takes him--Ted-- into the family's cotton mill business and soon he is helping her run it. His position with her and the mills does not endear him to his brothers-in-law and even puts a strain on his marriage to Virginia. When Dolly dies, the whole family comes undone. This happens as the mill business in the the southern United States begins to falter. Besides being a powerful family saga, THE DANCIN' MAN gives a vivid picture of economic and social upheaval. Its characters are strong and deep. It is a compelling read.
