Bibliograph

Tom Dooley, American tragedy, by Bill Brooks

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Tom Dooley, American tragedy, by Bill Brooks

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Tom Dooley

Oclc number

948562563

Responsibility statement

by Bill Brooks

Sub title

American tragedy

Summary

"Some men return from war to a life of peace, and some never return at all. Tom Dooley returned from the Civil War and became embroiled in a tumultuous affair with Ann Foster Melton, a married woman. Their affair is openly known throughout the community. Later, Tom becomes involved with two of Anns cousins, Pauline Foster and Laura Foster. When it is learned that Tom is about to elope with Laura, who is then found murdered, there are plenty of suspects, Tom being the principal one. He along with Ann Foster are arrested for the crime. After a while, Tom claims that Ann had nothing to do with the murder, although he does not openly admit his own guilt. He is tried and defended by the states former governor, Zebulon Vance. Though found guilty twice, there are those who believe Tom is innocent, openly wondering why he had reason to kill the girl he was going to run away with" -- Amazon.com

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