Slaves had to be smart in order to avoid punishment, being sold or even being killed. David fuller s sundance, is all about what if, as harry longbaugh strolls out of a dusty western prison into a dusty western saloon and the sundance kid rides again. Sweetsmoke thorndike press large print basic series authors. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, sweetsmoke resonates with unforgettable characters and is a gripping story of loss and survival. Jeffrey fuller is the lead character in a series of naval technothriller novels by american bestselling author joe buff. Curled up with a good bookan interview with david fuller.
On a virginia tobacco plantation, another kind of battle so. David fuller has been a screenwriter for twentyfive years. Sweetsmoke is a fascinating and gripping novel about the civil war. However to be honest, a lot of those books have been average to outright rubbish only 2276 at 4 376 at 4. The novel takes place during the civil war, 1862, at its heart lays a murder mystery with a most unusual detective, a slave. The events take place in 20112012 and mainly focus on a group of boer right wingers that have performed a mutiny on the south african government. Screenwriter david fuller spent eight years researching sweetsmoke, in the process discovering that members of his family fought on both sides of the civil war. David fuller s admirable new book should be commended, and probably purchased, on its gutsiness alone. Mixing fact with fancy, fuller paints a vibrant portrait of an america just beginning to flex its muscles at the turn of the twentieth centuryand of a celebrated outlaw whose own. David fullers admirable new book should be commended, and probably purchased, on its gutsiness alone. There, cassius howard, a skilled carpenter and slave, risks everythingpunishment, sale to a cotton plantation, even his lifeto learn the truth concerning the murder of emoline, a freed black woman, a woman who secretly taught him to read and once saved his life. As the civil war rages, cassius risks everythingpunishment, sale, even his lifefor justice. I was captured by the cover image work worn, lined, loosely clasped hands and i wondered the story behind them.
Order of david handler books david handler is an american author of crime fiction who began his career as a journalist in new york. He spent eight years researching sweetsmoke, his first novel, and along the way discovered that he had ancestors who fought on both sides of the civil war. Sep 21, 2008 david fullers first novel takes its title from the virginia plantation that is its principal setting. Jan 01, 2008 sweetsmoke by david fuller 5 stars pp. I had just lifted my ban on slavery books a little while ago with sweetsmoke by david fuller. David fuller has been a screenwriter for 25 years, and he spent eight years. Nov 14, 2008 books 34425244 blue ribbon for a white author. Madison smartt bell david fuller vividly and movingly describes the life of cassius, a slave on a virginia tobacco plantation. The narrative focuses on cassius, of lean and hungry look, and indeed named after the character in shakespeares julius caesar. All rights in images of books or other publications are reserved by the original holders. David fullers first novel, sweetsmoke, was nominated for an edgar award for best first novel by an american author, as well as being shortlisted for a john creasy new blood dagger award in great britain. Foster harper paperbacks sweetsmoke by david fuller hyperion the book club cookbook and the kids book club book by judy gelman and vicki levy krupp tarcher. Here fuller dreamcasts an adaptation of his new novel, sundance.
Sep 01, 2008 the year is 1862, and the civil war rages through the south. As an edgar nominee for best first novel by an american author, your name is probably unfamiliar to many readers. David fuller spent eight years researching and writing this novel about a plantation called. A debut novel of the civil war, set on the virginia tobacco plantation of sweetsmoke during 1862. Nurture your books groups currentlyreading book montage 540 members nurture your books is a global, online, independent author and book promotion company based in ontario, canada.
In his ingenious new novel, david fuller pulls off a heist worthy of the sundance kid himselfhe steals a page from the history books and utterly rewrites it. Oct 16, 2008 screenwriter david fuller spent eight years researching sweetsmoke, in the process discovering that members of his family fought on both sides of the civil war. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. One hundred books for girls to grow on and the motherdaughter book club, tenth anniversary edition by shireen dodson harper paperbacks how to read novels like a professor by thomas c. David dickinson made his debut as a published author in 2002 with the novel goodnight, sweet prince. Sundance ebook by david fuller 9780698140257 rakuten kobo. Cassius howard is a skilled slave, once his masters favorite.
Initially, i had my doubts about the realism of the storyline. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. David fuller spent eight years researching and writing this novel about a plantation called sweetsmoke set in 1862 during the. The year is 1862, and the civil war rages through the south. Sweetsmoke by david fuller is a historical fiction. Ive been anticipating reading david fullers first novel sweetsmoke since it was released by hyperion books at the end of august. Today, im fortunate to have the chance to ask questions of david fuller, author of sweetsmoke hyperion. When i heard of the novel sweetsmoke by david fuller, i was intrigued. Buy the hardcover book sweetsmoke by david fuller at indigo. Fuller s novel is fastmoving, informative and suprising as harry learns to navigate new york city as it explodes into the modern world waiting for the first great war.
Robert hicks sweetsmoke is a fascinating and gripping novel about the civil war. Sweetsmoke by david fuller book cover, description, publication history. Read sweetsmoke by david fuller available from rakuten kobo. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sep 01, 2008 sweetsmoke by david fuller is a mystery.
To cassius, the slave at the heart of this dramatic. David fuller s first novel follows cassius, a slave on the virginia tobacco plantation sweetsmoke. David fullers sundance is a gripping historical novel of love and vengeance. Published by little, brown 20100701, london 2010 isbn. As the american civil war rages on the periphery, cassius spends his days tending to carpentry needs on the plantation and taking advantage of the small amount of freedom granted to him by the plantation master, hoke howard. Apr 16, 2009 today, im fortunate to have the chance to ask questions of david fuller, author of sweetsmoke hyperion. Explorations in the geometry of thinking 1975, in collaboration with e. Pat conroy, author of beach music and south of broad david fuller vividly and movingly describes the life of cassius, a slave on a virginia tobacco plantation. As the american civil war rages on the periphery, cassius spends his days tending to carpentry needs on the plantation and taking advantage of the small amount of freedom granted to. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A few of these books are part of a series, so ill also mention the series name in that case as well.
Nurture your books rises above industry standards by offering clients contractfree support and professional author services at an. Operating manual for spaceship earth 1969 isbn 080932461x the basic humanist book for the comprehensivist agent. David fullers sundance, is all about what if, as harry longbaugh strolls out of a dusty western prison into a dusty western saloon and the sundance kid rides again. Discover book depositorys huge selection of david fuller books online. David fuller vividly and movingly describes the life of cassius, a slave on a virginia tobacco plantation. A gripping historical novel of love and vengeance starring harry longbaugh, better known as the sundance kid. Alfie jones and an uncertain future the alfie jones series by david fuller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Thank you, david, for answering questions for my readers. David fuller books list of books by author david fuller.
To cassius, the slave at the heart of this dramatic tale, sweetsmoke evokes both pleasure. On a virginia tobacco plantation, another kind of battle soon begins. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fuller works hard to give us a mid19th century world that feels authentic, from small details. Use coupon code allnew and get 15% off your first order, now through june 30. Her interview with david fuller was written in conjunction with her. Sweetsmoke by david fuller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Robert hicks, author of the widow of the south sweetsmoke is a fascinating and gripping novel about the civil war. Read sundance a novel by david fuller available from rakuten kobo. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, sweetsmoke resonates with unforgettable characters and a gripping story of loss and survival. Fullers novel is fastmoving, informative and suprising as harry learns to navigate new york city as it explodes into the modern world waiting for the first great war. Below is a list of david dickinsons books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order. You may remember fuller presented a slavery story with an unexpected twist to the typical rootslike novel, which can be damn depressing. Sweetsmoke and millions of other books are available for instant access. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, sweetsmoke resonates with unforgettable characters, and is a gripping story of loss and survival. Buy the paperback book sweetsmoke by david fuller at indigo.
With sweetsmoke, david fuller gives an extraordinarily nuanced, privileged, and convincing view of the world of slavery during the american civil war, and of the hearts and minds of the men and women who had to live in that world. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. David fulmer, author of seven criticallyacclaimed novels and writing instructor. Cassius howard, a slave on virginias sweetsmoke tobacco plantation, vows to avenge the murder of emoline justice, an old freed woman who saved his life. David fullers first novel takes its title from the virginia plantation that is its principal setting. The slave, cassius howard, is a great fictional character, and his story is part mystery, part love story, and a harrowing portrait of slavery that reads with the immense power of the slave narratives. Explore books by david fuller with our selection at. In order to prevent it, she will have to get deeper into the life of a patient than she ever has before, hoping the truth emerges from the. The case seems airtight, but when he looks into it, rhyme begins to suspect that he has stumbled onto an especially devious serial killer, one who uses cuttingedge datamining techniques to steal the identities of his victims and of the innocent people he frames for his crimes. But his master hoke is now little more than a fragile old man, depressed.
Looked after by his master, hoke howard, cassius is. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Sweetsmoke ebook by david fuller 97814095773 rakuten kobo. An interview with david fuller, author of sweetsmoke.
There, cassius howard, a skilled carpenter and slave, risks everythingpunishment, sale to a cotton plantation, even his lifeto learn the truth concerning the murder of emoline, a freed black woman, a woman who secretly taught him to read and once saved his. The following is a list of my top 20, absolute favorite books. David fuller spent eight years researching and writing this novel about a plantation called sweetsmoke set in 1862 during the civil war. David fullers first novel follows cassius, a slave on the virginia tobacco plantation sweetsmoke. All of these wonderful books are in no particular order, so without further ado. Alfie jones and a change of fortune 712 yrs alfie jones series the alfie jones series by david fuller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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