Books like One hour by Lillian Eugenia Smith
Written by Lillian Smith, a notable Southern novelist and activist, One Hour (1959) follows an Episcopal minister who documents the tragic fallout after his scientist friend faces an unjust molestation charge. The novel captures the destructive force of mass hysteria and the devastating impact on the community, culminating in violence and hate. Smith’s work remains relevant, as highlighted in Rose Gladney’s introduction, offering insight into enduring social issues in small-town life.
First publish date: 1959
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lillian Eugenia Smith
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