Description
Discover the riveting novel *Big Lies in a Small Town,* a compelling blend of mystery and art restoration that unravels the deep-seated secrets of a southern town. Set against the backdrop of North Carolina in 2018, we follow Morgan Christopher, whose life takes a dark turn after taking the blame for a crime she did not commit. As she serves her time at the North Carolina Women's Correctional Center, a chance encounter offers her freedom in exchange for a unique task: restoring an old post office mural in a tranquil southern town. This trade paperback, published in 2020 by Pan Macmillan UK, draws readers into a world filled with intrigue and deception, all while exploring artistic themes that intertwine past with present.
As Morgan peels back the layers of dirt and grime, she uncovers a narrative steeped in madness, violence, and a web of small-town secrets that date back to 1940. Anna Dale, a talented artist from New Jersey, wins a national contest to paint this very mural, only to find herself ensnared in a community filled with prejudices and dark mysteries.
What happened to Anna Dale? Will Morgan unearth the hidden truths concealed within the mural’s paint? This gripping 400-page tale captivates readers with its blend of historical fiction and suspense, leaving them on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of art, restoration, and small-town mysteries, *Big Lies in a Small Town* invites you to explore the powerful story of resilience, discovery, and the pursuit of truth.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781509808625, Format: Trade paperback (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509808625
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher's life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself serving a three-year stint in the North Carolina Women's Correctional Center. Her dream of a career in art is put on hold - until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will see her released immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post office mural in a sleepy southern town. Morgan knows nothing about art restoration, but desperate to leave prison, she accepts. What she finds under the layers of grime is a painting that tells the story of madness, violence, and a conspiracy of small town secrets.
North Carolina, 1940: Anna Dale, an artist from New Jersey, wins a national contest to paint a mural for the post office in Edenton, North Carolina. Alone in the world and desperate for work, she accepts. But what she doesn't expect is to find herself immersed in a town where prejudices run deep, where people are hiding secrets behind closed doors, and where the price of being different might just end in murder.
What happened to Anna Dale? Are the clues hidden in the decrepit mural? Can Morgan overcome her own demons to discover what exists beneath the layers of lies?
As Morgan peels back the layers of dirt and grime, she uncovers a narrative steeped in madness, violence, and a web of small-town secrets that date back to 1940. Anna Dale, a talented artist from New Jersey, wins a national contest to paint this very mural, only to find herself ensnared in a community filled with prejudices and dark mysteries.
What happened to Anna Dale? Will Morgan unearth the hidden truths concealed within the mural’s paint? This gripping 400-page tale captivates readers with its blend of historical fiction and suspense, leaving them on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of art, restoration, and small-town mysteries, *Big Lies in a Small Town* invites you to explore the powerful story of resilience, discovery, and the pursuit of truth.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781509808625, Format: Trade paperback (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509808625
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher's life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself serving a three-year stint in the North Carolina Women's Correctional Center. Her dream of a career in art is put on hold - until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will see her released immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post office mural in a sleepy southern town. Morgan knows nothing about art restoration, but desperate to leave prison, she accepts. What she finds under the layers of grime is a painting that tells the story of madness, violence, and a conspiracy of small town secrets.
North Carolina, 1940: Anna Dale, an artist from New Jersey, wins a national contest to paint a mural for the post office in Edenton, North Carolina. Alone in the world and desperate for work, she accepts. But what she doesn't expect is to find herself immersed in a town where prejudices run deep, where people are hiding secrets behind closed doors, and where the price of being different might just end in murder.
What happened to Anna Dale? Are the clues hidden in the decrepit mural? Can Morgan overcome her own demons to discover what exists beneath the layers of lies?