The Shadow Between His Shoulder-Blades (1909)

The Shadow Between His Shoulder-Blades is a novel by Joel Chandler Harris, first published in 1909. The story is set in the rural South and follows the life of a young man named John Grayson. John is a hardworking and honest farmer who is deeply in love with a beautiful young woman named Lucy. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who seems to have a dark and dangerous past.As the story unfolds, John becomes increasingly suspicious of the stranger, who seems to be hiding something important. He begins to investigate and soon discovers that the man is wanted for a serious crime. John must decide whether to turn the stranger in to the authorities or help him escape, all while trying to protect Lucy and his own reputation.The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the rural South. It explores themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of our actions. With its vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters, The Shadow Between His Shoulder-Blades is a classic work of Southern literature that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.