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 Luke’s 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….

A Painted House is a captivating work of fiction by renowned author John Grisham. Set in rural Arkansas in the 1950s, this novel tells the story of a young boy named Luke Chandler who grows up on a cotton farm. The book explores themes of family, loyalty, and the struggles of rural life. With its vivid descriptions and compelling characters, A Painted House is a must-read for fans of literary fiction. This edition of the book is in paperback format, making it easy to take with you on the go.