A Favor Returned: A Novel [Hardcover]

Duke. Southard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

A story of hope, despair, sin, and ultimately redemption. -- Kim Carter, Technology and Learning Magazine

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6 x 9" trim. LC 00-35301

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"Duke Southard has effectively combined clarity, impact, and penetrating insight. Intellectual stimulus, adventure, and romance jostle one another for your attention. Drawing upon special memories of his childhood, he constructs a vivid picture of the exciting post World War II era." -- Gerald M. Gares, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Burlington Township School District, Burlington, New Jersey

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher; 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914339907
• ISBN-13: 978-0914339908
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,428,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After a wonderful career (thirty-five years)as a public school educator, I redirected my energies to writing in 1998. A Favor Returned,my first novel, was published in May, 2000 by Peter Randall and distributed by University Press of New England. Hot House Press published my second novel, Agent for Justice, in April,2003. Wheatmark Publishing handled a republication the The Week from Heaven and Hell in January, 2010. I am curently working on a new novel which resumes where Agent for Justice leaves off. If you have read AFJ, you certainly will wonder what this is all about!
My publishing successes before retirement in 1998 were mainly in the professional journal field although I did write feature profile articles for a quarterly newsletter.
I offer a variety of free programs to schools, libraries, and community groups.
See my website www.dukesouthard.com or Wheatmark.com for additional information.
Contact me at [e-mail].

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Turner!, September 20, 2000

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Pamela Lohman (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Favor Returned: A Novel (Hardcover)

What a great book with such vivid detail and dramatic intrigue! The characters are very believable, despite Jennie's almost spiritual gift. Duke Southard also adeptly uses historical detail that parallels the characters through their lives. A very moving and intriguing novel. I can't wait for his next one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Favor Returned, August 17, 2000

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Jennifer Coulter (Ctr Tuftonboro, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Favor Returned: A Novel (Hardcover)

I really enjoyed this book. I found the characters to be very interesting and believable. It was intriguing to see how Jennie's well-intentioned good deed could change so drastically the lives of others. I couldn't put the book down because I realy wanted to find out what would happen to these people I had come to care about. Even after finishing the book, I still find myself thinking about Jennie and Ross and how she affected so many lives with her special gift. I would recommend this book highly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Favor Returned, August 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Favor Returned: A Novel (Hardcover)

This is a superbly written novel that vividly portrays life in the 1950s in suburban America. However, beyond that is the haunting aspect of Jennie Proctor's unique gift and how it affects those around her. This is truly a "spiritual" story that will draw you in to the characters and their lives and make you care about what happens to them.