She Smiled At Me, Once

di D GUY (Autore)

D GUY, 2026

"She Smiled at Me, Once" follows Enos Boone, who, now in his eighties, reflects on a life filled with quiet heroism, family loyalty, and enduring love. The story begins with Enos in a Tennessee nursing home, holding onto memories of his beloved wife, Giulia. As he recalls his youth, the narrative takes us back to 1930s Appalachia, a world marked by poverty, family honor, and the strong bonds of rural community. Enos grew up in the shadows of Prohibition and the Great Depression, with his father, James, a former Marine who fought in the Great War and returned with a fierce determination to keep his family afloat. James and his best friend, Scottie, hatch a bold plan to create a high-quality moonshine operation, striking deals with Italian-American mobsters who supply the booming northern demand for Southern whiskey. As the years pass, James and Scottie expand their empire, hiding the operation on their farm and growing their profits in gold, hidden in ammunition boxes. With the end of Prohibition in sight, they face new challenges, pushing their friendship, family ties, and luck to the limit. The story weaves together Enos's memories of hardship, war, the weight of family secrets, and his unwavering devotion to his one true love. Enos's journey captures the complexities of Southern life, where choices are often moral gray areas, and survival means knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Through Enos's eyes, we witness a story of resilience, love, and a quiet but enduring strength, inspired by a muse that smiled upon him, once.

• Autore: D GUY
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: D GUY
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798235059931