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Steely and formidable, Jerene Jarvis Johnston sits near the apex of society in contemporary Charlotte, North Carolina, where old Southern money and older family skeletons meet the new wealth of bankers, land speculators, and social climbers. When a scandal threatens the Johnston family’s status and dwindling finances, Jerene swings into action. A headlong, hilarious narrative of a family coming apart on the edge of the old South and the new, and an unforgettable woman striving to hold it together. Published in 2013; 364 pages.

Includes 15 paperback copies and 1 book club guide prepared by WCPL.