Holly Book

Set in the final year of World War II in a small North Carolina town, Holly is the story of a young white girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Her world is transformed when she falls in love with a handsome, educated black soldier just back from the war. Their relationship touches off a maelstrom that leaves no doubt as to the consequences of crossing proscribed boundaries.

From the acclaimed author of Billy comes another powerful tale of race and tragedy. 1944: In a small North Carolina town, a lonely white girl's listless life is transformed by a young, handsome, educated black soldier back from the war. Billy tells the story of the town's savage response to their romance.