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Furious Hours

Book • 2019
Furious Hours by Casey Cep is a captivating blend of true crime and literary biography.

It explores the mysterious murders linked to Reverend Willie Maxwell in rural Alabama and Harper Lee's fascination with the case, which she hoped to turn into her next book.

The narrative delves into the racial politics of the Deep South and offers a poignant portrait of Lee's struggles with fame and creativity.

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