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Show Down (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Julia Houston Railey

 
9780243029051: Show Down (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A sharp-witted, determined young woman returns home to fight for justice in a sleepy Southern town—and finds her own heart in the balance.

In Show Down, Nancy Carroll grapples with the pull between public service and personal life. Set against a cotton-rich Carolina county, this novel follows a gifted college graduate who swings between ambition, social reform, and the realities of small-town politics. The story blends early 20th-century labor issues with a vivid coming-of-age tale, all told through lively dialogue and memorable characters.

As Nancy tests new roles—from educator to labor inspector to advocate for workers—readers glimpse a world where courage clashes with convention. The book traces her attempts to change a community, navigate relationships, and decide what kind of life she will lead.

  • Follow Nancy as she champions education and fair labor practices in a tough, real-world setting.
  • Experience intimate, character-driven scenes that probe duty, ambition, and love.
  • Meet a cast of townsfolk whose hopes and conflicts illuminate the era’s social tensions.
  • See how one woman balances public responsibility with personal desire.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong heroine, sharp wit, and a sense of place rooted in Southern life.

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