Hang the Moon

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Named a LibraryReads Pick for March 2023 and a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Oprah Daily, Elle, and LitHub, this riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle follows the indomitable Sallie Kincaid during Prohibition in Virginia. Though most view her as a nobody destined for nothing, Sallie has other plans. As the daughter of Duke Kincaid, the town's most charismatic figure, she enjoys a life of comfort, but her childhood is marred by tragedy when her mother dies in a violent altercation. By age eight, Sallie faces further upheaval as her father remarries and has a timid son, Eddie. Sallie's attempts to instill confidence in Eddie lead to an accident that results in her banishment. After nine years, Sallie returns, eager to reclaim her family role, only to find the dynamics more complex than she anticipated. She navigates a world rife with conflict and lawlessness, uncovering secrets and scandals lurking in the shadows of the Big House. As she confronts family factions and societal challenges, Sallie evolves into a bold, sometimes reckless bootlegger. Readers will be captivated by her fierce spirit, as she embodies a blend of fearlessness and vulnerability, determined to carve out her own path.