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Ford County: Stories
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#1 New York Times Best Seller In His First Collection Of Short Stories John Grisham Takes Us Back To Ford County, Mississippi, The Setting Of His First Novel, A Time To Kill.Wheelchairbound Inez Graney And Her Two Older Sons, Leon And Butch, Take A Bizarre Road Trip Through The Mississippi Delta To Visit The Youngest Graney Brother, Raymond, Who'S Been Locked Away On Death Row For Eleven Years. It Could Well Be Their Last Visit.Mack Stafford, A Harddrinking And Lowgrossing Runofthemill Divorce Lawyer Gets A Miracle Phone Call With A Completely Unexpected Offer To Settle Some Old, Forgotten Cases For More Money Than He Has Ever Seen. Mack Is Suddenly Bored With The Law, Fed Up With His Wife And His Life, And Makes Drastic Plans To Finally Escape.Quiet, Dull Sidney, A Data Collector For An Insurance Company, Perfects His Blackjack Skills In Hopes Of Bringing Down The Casino Empire Of Clanton'S Most Ambitious Hustler, Bobby Carl Leach, Who, Among Other Crimes, Has Stolen Sidney'S Wife.Three Good Ol' Boys From Rural Ford County Begin A Journey To The Big City Of Memphis To Give Blood To A Grievously Injured Friend. However, They Are Unable To Drive Past A Beer Store As The Trip Takes Longer And Longer. The Journey Comes To An Abrupt End When They Make A Fateful Stop At A Memphis Strip Club.The Quiet Haven Retirement Home Is The Final Stop For The Elderly Of Clanton. It'S A Sad, Languid Place With Little Controversy, Until Gilbert Arrives. Posing As A Lowly Paid Bedpan Boy, He Is In Reality A Brilliant Stalker With An Uncanny Ability To Sniff Out The Assets Of Those Seniors He Professes To Love.One Of The Hazards Of Litigating Against People In A Small Town Is That One Day, Long After The Trial, You Will Probably Come Facetoface With Someone You'Ve Beaten In A Lawsuit. Lawyer Stanley Wade Bumps Into An Old Adversary, A Man With A Long Memory, And The Encounter Becomes A Violent Ordeal.Clanton Is Rocked With The Rumor That The Gay Son Of A Prominent Family Has Finally Come Home, To Die. Of Aids. Fear Permeates The Town As Gossip Runs Unabated. But In Lowtown, The Colored Section Of Clanton, The Young Man Finds A Soul Mate In His Final Days.Featuring A Cast Of Characters You'Ll Never Forget, These Stories Bring Ford County To Vivid And Colorful Life. Often Hilarious, Frequently Moving, And Always Entertaining, This Collection Makes It Abundantly Clear Why John Grisham Is Our Most Popular Storyteller.
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- Q: How many pages are in 'Ford County: Stories'? A: There are three hundred eight pages in 'Ford County: Stories'.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Ford County: Stories'? A: This book features a hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Ford County: Stories'? A: The dimensions are five point six eight inches in length, one point one inches in width, and eight point five four inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ford County: Stories'? A: The author is John Grisham.
- Q: What genre does 'Ford County: Stories' belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of fiction, specifically focusing on lawyers and criminals.
- Q: Is 'Ford County: Stories' suitable for young readers? A: The book is targeted towards adults and may contain themes not suitable for younger audiences.
- Q: How do I read 'Ford County: Stories'? A: You can read 'Ford County: Stories' as a regular book; it is designed for casual reading.
- Q: Is there a specific reading level for 'Ford County: Stories'? A: This book is suitable for adult readers due to its complex themes and language.
- Q: Can I read 'Ford County: Stories' in one sitting? A: Yes, you can read it in one sitting, though it may take several hours due to the length.
- Q: How should I store 'Ford County: Stories'? A: Store the book upright on a shelf or flat to prevent warping.
- Q: What is the recommended care for 'Ford County: Stories'? A: Keep the book away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve its condition.
- Q: How do I clean 'Ford County: Stories'? A: You can clean it by gently wiping the cover with a dry cloth.
- Q: What if 'Ford County: Stories' arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
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- Q: Can I return 'Ford County: Stories' if I don't like it? A: Yes, you can usually return it, but check the seller's specific return policy.
- Q: Does 'Ford County: Stories' have any awards? A: Yes, it is a #1 New York Times Best Seller.