{"product_id":"a-punctual-paymaster-1481248340","title":"A Punctual Paymaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1481248340\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groat, Dan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct Description A POIGNANT AND TIMELY NOVEL OF RACE RELATIONS IN AMERICA\"Beautiful. A journey you will never forget!\"A TOWN DIVIDED BY RACE IS HIDING A MIRACLE AMONG ITS SECRETSTravel seventy years through the secrets of the white Thanos family and the black Taylor family, twisted like strands of yarn woven together on a loom. The wealthy, powerful Nikkos Thanos owns a woolen mill and almost everything else on the north side of Delphi, Missouri, and is the overseer of a fractured society. The brave, judicious Thaddeus \"Cousin\" Taylor owns a grocery store and a tavern on the south side and carries a past hauntingly shrouded in tragedy. Each man tries to shepherd his part of town through the turmoil of racism, the depression, and war. With the passage of time, those caretaker roles are filled by Evangelina, Nikkos' beautiful and strong-willed daughter, and T.J., the grandson who worshipped Cousin. Forty-five years after high school, two friends, Ab and Grady, return for the funeral of their mentor, T.J., and walk into the middle of a mystery. They unweave the black and white threads that are the town's concealed, troubled past, revealing an extraordinary tapestry of life and death, revenge and triumph. LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO \"WALK WITH STRENGTH\"\"This story is more than white and black differences. It's about what it means to be a man, to earn and give respect, to stand tall against adversity, to be a role model.\" More Review Praise for A PUNCTUAL PAYMASTER\"If you only read one book this year, let this be the one.\"\"An incredible debut novel.\"Scroll up and grab a copy today. Review by Herbert Lawton...I entered Dan Groat's world without having a clue as to what to expect but from the first few pages I was living back in the South of many years ago. The author manages to tell you how a lot of things were for the races without preaching but in the telling to extol the strengths of the people of both sides who had the courage to live their lives with integrity and dignity. It is truly an uplifting story and one that stays with you after reading it. I finished it feeling almost stunned. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it. From the Author WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT \"A PUNCTUAL PAYMASTER\"\"If you only read one book this year, let this be the one!\"\"Amazing! From beginning to end!!\"\"This is an incredible debut novel. Keep Dan Groat on your authors to watch list.\"\"The characters are unforgettable.\"\"I can clearly see this book being made into a block-buster movie along the lines of Fried Green Tomatoes or Driving Miss Daisy.\"\"Beautiful--a journey you won't ever forget.\"\"I was amazed by the way the author grabs and holds your attention from the very first page.\"\"You could close your eyes and be in the exact spot described. The twists and turns of the mystery were spell binding and kept you guessing with each event.\"\"I totally love the story.\"\"This book also has some of the best dialogue I have seen.\"\"Should be required reading in school.\"\"Touching and intriguing.\"\"This book is a compelling read.\"\"Such a mesmerizing novel!\"\"Amazing! I do hope that there are more books to come from this talented author who makes people, places, and even things come alive for all to enjoy.\"\"The descriptions are exquisite and you feel like you not only know, but live, with each believable character.\" From the Back Cover   \"A Punctual Paymaster\" travels seventy years through the well-hidden secrets of the white Thanos family and the black Taylor family, twisted like strands of yarn woven together on a loom. The wealthy, powerful Nikkos Thanos owns a woolen mill and almost everything else on the north side of Delphi, Missouri, and is the overseer of a fractured society. The brave, judicious Thaddeus \"Cousin\" Taylor owns a grocery store and a tavern on the south side and carries a past hauntingly shrouded in tragedy. Each man tries to shepher\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68060183527712,"sku":"NEW1481248340","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/81C0p7cMD4L.jpg?v=1793332687","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/en-ca\/products\/a-punctual-paymaster-1481248340","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}