Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Set in the racially tense summer of 1974 in Boston, the story follows Mary Pat Fennessy, a tough, working-class mother whose daughter goes missing on the same night a young Black man is found dead. As Mary Pat navigates the gritty, divided neighborhoods of South Boston, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets and violence, driven by her relentless pursuit of the truth. The narrative explores themes of racial tension, community loyalty, and the lengths a mother will go to for her child, all against the backdrop of a city on the brink of change.
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- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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