The Wettest County in the World: A Novel Based on a True Story

Matt Bondurant

Overview

This novel recounts the true story of the Bondurant brothers, notorious figures in Franklin County, Virginia, during and after Prohibition. Known as moonshiners and roughnecks, their lives were intertwined with greed and violence. Journalist Sherwood Anderson once dubbed the area the 'wettest county in the world' for its rampant liquor production. The narrative follows the brothers' dark deeds and deep desires, exploring the passion and desperation that defined their existence.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction set during Prohibition.
• Fans of gritty crime narratives and family sagas.
• Those who appreciate stories based on true events.

Key features

• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Publication Year: 2012
• Page Count: 320
• ISBN: 9781451658941
• Dimensions: 137x213 mm