The Tree of Forgetfulness

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Set against the backdrop of a brutal Jim Crow-era triple lynching in Aiken County, South Carolina, the novel delves into southern history and memory. Through the perspectives of various characters, it unravels the complexities surrounding this tragic event, highlighting themes of loyalty, silence, and the struggle for justice. Pam Durban's narrative resurrects a troubled past, inviting readers to confront the uncomfortable truths that shaped a community's response to violence and injustice.