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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Until that September of 1952, Luke Chandler had never kept a secret or told a single lie. But in the long, hot summer of his seventh year, two groups of migrant workers — and two very dangerous men — came through the Arkansas Delta to work the Chandler cotton farm. And suddenly mysteries are flooding Lukes world.A brutal murder leaves the town seething in gossip and suspicion. A beautiful young woman ignites forbidden passions. A fatherless baby is born ... and someone has begun furtively painting the bare clapboards of the Chandler farmhouse, slowly, painstakingly, bathing the run-down structure in gleaming white. And as young Luke watches the world around him, he unravels secrets that could shatter lives — and change his family and his town forever....Dont miss John Grishams new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!

A Painted House: A Novel by John Grisham

In the heart of the Arkansas cotton country, in the turbulent 1950s, an unforgettable story unfolds. Luke Chandler is a seven-year-old boy who lives with his family in a small farmhouse. His father is a sharecropper, and his mother is a loving and devoted woman. Luke's life is simple and carefree, until one day a mysterious man named Fred Blake appears. Blake is a wealthy businessman who wants to buy the Chandlers' farm. He offers them a lot of money, but Luke's father refuses to sell. Blake is determined to get the farm, and he uses every dirty trick in the book to try to force the Chandlers out.

Luke and his family are caught in the middle of a bitter struggle. They are threatened, harassed, and even beaten. But they refuse to give up their home. With the help of their friends and neighbors, they fight back against Blake and his henchmen. In the end, they prevail, and Luke's family is able to keep their farm.

A Painted House is a powerful and moving story about family, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. It is a classic of American literature that has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for over twenty years.

About the Author

John Grisham is one of the most popular and successful authors of all time. He has written over thirty novels, which have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. Grisham's novels are known for their suspenseful plots, well-developed characters, and insightful social commentary. He has been praised by critics and readers alike for his ability to create stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Grisham was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 1955. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1981 and worked as a lawyer for several years before turning to writing full-time. His first novel, A Time to Kill, was published in 1989 and became a bestseller. Grisham has continued to write bestsellers ever since, including The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, and The Rainmaker.

Grisham is a generous philanthropist who has donated millions of dollars to various charities and educational institutions. He is also a strong supporter of the arts and has served on the board of the National Endowment for the Arts.