Red Blight

By Mary Lamar Knight

Book Overview

Red Blight is a novel written by Mary Lamar Knight. The story is set in the early 20th century in the small town of Danville, Georgia. The main character, Caroline, is a young woman who returns to Danville after studying in the North. She is shocked to find that the town is suffering from a mysterious disease called Red Blight, which is killing the cotton crops and causing financial ruin for the farmers.Caroline becomes determined to find a cure for the disease and save the town. She enlists the help of her childhood friend, Will, who is now a doctor. Together, they work tirelessly to find a solution to the Red Blight. Along the way, they face opposition from the town's leaders, who are resistant to change and skeptical of Caroline's ideas.As Caroline and Will delve deeper into their research, they uncover a dark secret about the origins of the Red Blight. They realize that the disease is not a natural occurrence, but rather the result of human greed and corruption. With this knowledge, they are able to develop a cure and save the town from financial ruin.Red Blight is a story about the power of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a tale of friendship, love, and the importance of fighting for what is right. The novel highlights the struggles of small-town America and the impact of greed and corruption on communities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163813613
• ISBN13: 9781163813614
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"