A Stranger in the Kingdom [B0854]

1989 - Murder wasn't the only crime this town would never forget. Kingdom County, Vermont, is tucked between the Green Mountains and the White Mountains not far from the Canadian border- a small town of proud people with ling memories. When the preacher, Walt Andrews, came to town, he was an outsider, a stranger. He was also a black man. It was the summer James Kinneson turned thirteen. Son of the newspaper owner and younger brother of the town's fiery defense lawyer, James witnessed the shattering events that would tear the town apart - a brutal murder and the trial of a man, not so much for what he might have done, but for what he was. A Stranger in the Kingdom is a powerful drama of passion, prejudice, and innocence suddenly lost--and perhaps found again.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This book was first published in 1989 but is not the least bit "old." The writing is captivating, the characters well developed, and the story is as relevant today, as it was in 1989. Sadly, some things, never change."; "Great read! I loved this book. It reminded me of a Yankee version of To Kill a Mockingbird. I can't wait to explore some of the author's other works!"; "Started out a little slow but as the

story progressed I became more and more interested. Very well written and compelling story. Loved the trial!"