Black Conceit
John Leonard
Black Conceit by John Leonard is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Read Time: ~5.2 hr
Nickel Mountain
by John Gardner (1963)
About this book
The story of a middle-aged man who runs a rural diner and the young, plain girl who drifts into his life.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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