{"product_id":"9781250223203","title":"The Widows : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jess Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e kept me on the edge of my seat. Montgomery is a masterful storyteller.” —Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize-Finalist \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bright Forever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the true story of Ohio’s first female sheriff, Jess Montgomery’s powerful, lyrical debut is the story of two women who take on murder and corruption at the heart of their community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKinship, Ohio, 1924: When Lily Ross learns that her husband, Daniel, the town’s widely respected sheriff, has been killed while transporting a prisoner in an apparent accident, she vows to seek the truth about his death. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHours after his funeral, a stranger appears at her door. Marvena Whitcomb, a coal miner’s widow, is unaware that Daniel has died and begs to speak with him about her missing daughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom miles away but worlds apart, Lily’s and Marvena’s lives collide as they realize that Daniel was perhaps not the man that either of them believed him to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*BONUS CONTENT: This edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea gripping, beautifully written nove\u003c\/b\u003el about two women avenging the murder of the man they both loved.\"—Hallie Ephron, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou'll Never Know, Dear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jess Montgomery's gorgeous writing can be just as dark and terrifying as a subterranean cave when the candle is snuffed out, but her prose can just as easily lead you to the surface for a gasp of air and a glimpse of blinding, beautiful sunlight. \u003cb\u003eThis is a powerful novel\u003c\/b\u003e: a tale of loss, greed, and violence, and the story of two powerful women who refuse to stand down.\"—Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Last Ballad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Land More Kind than Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThis Dark Road to Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] flinty, heartfelt mystery that\u003cb\u003e sings of hawks and history\u003c\/b\u003e, of coal mines and the urgent fight for social justice.\"—Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eBone on Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 Ohioana Readers' Choice Book Award Fan Favorite for Fiction!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOhioana Book Award 2020 Fiction Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePulpwood Queens 2019 Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSun Sentinel \u003c\/i\u003eBest Mystery Book of 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of Aunt Agatha's Best Books of 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Montgomery's debut features two tough-as-nails, strong-willed women whose empathy leaves a lasting impression. A simultaneous examination of women's rights, coal mining, prohibition, and Appalachian life, this is a fantastic choice for historical fiction fans.\"—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautifully plotted and filled with believable characters, The Widows explores an era and an area struggling to be a part of the modern 20th century, yet constantly pulled backward to its unsettled past...the launch of this series shows much potential.\"—\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[An] engaging debut...Vivid historical details, an intriguing mystery, and strong female characters.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deeply felt...the feisty female protagonists do their real-life foremothers proud.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Remarkable...[Montgomery's] writing is brisk, yet it lingers long enough to indulge readers with beautiful prose along the way.\"—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Set when coal was king and the Pinkertons its strikebreakers, \u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, beautifully written novel about two women avenging the murder of the man they both loved.\"—Hallie Ephron, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou'll Never Know, Dear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a community in crisis: the Pinkertons are waging war against miners and the law, and no one is safe from their recklessness. But two brave women take a stand, committing themselves to saving their community and families. Jess Montgomery's gorgeous writing can be just as dark and terrifying as a subterranean cave when the candle is snuffed out,   but her prose can just as easily lead you to the surface for a gasp of air and a glimpse of blinding, beautiful sunlight. This is a powerful novel: a tale of loss, greed, and violence, and the story of two powerful women who refuse to stand down.\"—Wiley Cash, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Last Ballad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Land More Kind than Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThis Dark Road to Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the hard-luck, homespun Appalachian town of Kinship, Ohio, in 1924, two strong women become unlikely comrades to solve a murder in this flinty, heartfelt mystery that sings of hawks and history, of coal mines and the urgent fight for social justice.\"—Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eBone on Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Two women, a murdered husband, and the secret life he lived. Set in Appalachian Ohio coal country in 1924, \u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e kept me on the edge of my seat. Jess Montgomery is a masterful storyteller. This is a novel about courage and the good hearts of women, and it builds, almost unbearably, to its stunning end.”—Lee Martin, author of the Pulitzer Prize Finalist \u003ci\u003eThe Bright Forever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e is powerful reminder that there have always been strong women; they just haven't made it into the history books. This terrific novel corrects that omission by spinning a compelling tale of courageous women in a place and time rarely portrayed in fiction. Jess Montgomery is a top-notch storyteller.”—Nancy Pickard, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Virgin of Small Plains\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jess Montgomery wows with her awesome debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as Lily and Marvena fight for justice in a time and place where it hardly exists . . . they are heroes for every age, and represent all the women who have fought for justice in every age and who continue that fight today.\"—Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMurder on Trinity Place\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With compassion and skill, Jess Montgomery deftly smashes stereotypes and puts a human face on the cost of coal mining in 1924 Appalachian Ohio. Rich with historical details, yet fast paced,\u003ci\u003e The Widows\u003c\/i\u003e revolves around a murder investigation. But it was the vivid voices of Lily Ross and Marvena Whitcomb that completely captivated my heart and kept me reading long into the night.\"—Ann Weisgarber, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Personal History of Rachel Dupree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pulling back the curtain on a time and place where women's roles were too often overlooked,\u003ci\u003e The Widows\u003c\/i\u003e is full of characters who surprise those who underestimate them. A rich, empowering, and satisfying read.\"—Jessica Strawser, author of \u003ci\u003eNot That I Could Tell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Women's and workers' rights, Prohibition, and a murder mystery come together beautifully...The book is impossible to put down or forget.\"—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a well-written novel with suspense and mystery deftly woven into the history and struggles of an Appalachian mining community. The result is a gripping narrative with a vivid historical setting.\"—Historical Novel Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A powerful debut. Montgomery creates a layers, rich mystery that makes the most of its historical setting. Her prose is captivating and sharp...Fantastic.\"—Criminal Element\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A strong book about standing up for justice, despite the danger. I found myself engrossed with the story. \u003ci\u003eThe Widows \u003c\/i\u003eis a book that I recommend warmly.\"—Fresh Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most original and heartbreaking reads of 2019. Beautifully written, intelligently crafted, and driven by two incredibly strong women characters, so real they could step right off the page—this is one of the reads of the year.\"—Aunt Agatha's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Widows\u003c\/i\u003e works very well as a standalone novel because, if you stop with this one, that’s what it is. But, given the storytelling skills of Jess Montgomery and the memorable characters she creates, I suspect that most readers will want to keep reading. I’m looking forward to the next two books in the series:\u003ci\u003e The Hollows\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Stills\u003c\/i\u003e - along with any that follow those.\" - Book Chase\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250223203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40744252702926,"sku":"9781250223203","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_b443d3e2-bd5e-4864-aaa0-13f2f0550f96.jpg?v=1641445550","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250223203","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}