Lee Smith

3 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Lee Smith is an American author known for her fiction, particularly her exploration of Southern life and culture. Among her notable works are "Fair and Tender Ladies," a novel presented as a series of letters, "Oral History," which delves into the complexities of storytelling, and "On Agate Hill," a narrative set in the early 20th century.

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Books by Lee Smith

3 books available

Fair and Tender Ladies
Lee Smith
4.2 (7k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Through decades of Appalachian hardship and judgment, a woman's spirit and letters turn a life of perceived betrayal and toil into a story of lasting hope and the quiet power of the written word.
Oral History
Lee Smith
4.1 (4k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A college student records her family's oral history in the Appalachian mountains, uncovering generations of dark secrets, forbidden loves, and strong spirits.
On Agate Hill
Lee Smith
3.8 (4k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Orphaned by war, Molly Petree leaves a ruined North Carolina plantation for a half-century journey of love, betrayal, and a murder trial, only to be drawn back to the same ruins that shaped her.