Indigo Field

By Marjorie Hudson,

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"Indigo Field brims with multigenerational drama, earthy spirituality, and deeply imagined characters you are unlikely to forget." -Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Invention of Wings, The Book of Longings, and The Secret Life of Bees

In the rural South, a retired colonel in an upscale retirement community grieves the…

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2 authors picked Indigo Field as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a powerful book about the intersecting lives of black and white, newcomer and native, centered on a field “planted but never plowed” that bears the secrets of the past.

Old Testament wrath collides with New Testament forgiveness, as Hudson explores the wonders of the human heart. Set in the South, it draws on the rich legacy of the region to tell a universal story with beautiful language and attention to detail. 

In present-day North Carolina, Indigo Field mesmerized me with its complex, well-drawn characters, breathtaking writing, and a strong sense of place. Interweaving the present with the past and the real with the imaginary, Marjorie Hudson creates a tapestry of multiple cultures that draw the reader in.

This book is perfect for fans of Pat Conroy and those who love Southern literature. I didn’t want to leave this story when it was done. 

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