1820 - Dennis Lehane - Small Mercies | The Book Show

June 06, 2023 00:27:24
1820 - Dennis Lehane - Small Mercies | The Book Show
The Book Show
1820 - Dennis Lehane - Small Mercies | The Book Show

Jun 06 2023 | 00:27:24

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Show Notes

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane’s latest, “Small Mercies,” is a brutal depiction of criminality and power and an unflinching portrait of the dark heart of American racism. Mary Pat Fennessey, propelled by a desperate search for her missing daughter, begins turning over stones best left untouched.

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