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Hackberry Holland, cousin of beloved James Lee Burke hero Billy Bob Holland, made his debut in this novel, Lay Down My Sword and Shield , which was originally published in 1971, and it's now been re-released in trade paperback. Fans can learn about Hacks colorful history, forged against the backdrop of the civil rights era. In hot and sultry Texas, Hack, an attorney and Korean War POW, is being pushed by his wife, his brother, and his so-called friends in the oil business to run for political office. But Hack would prefer to drink, look after his beloved horses, and represent the occasional long-shot pro bono case at his law firm. When Hack attempts to overturn a conviction for an old army buddy, he finds himself embroiled in the seamy underbelly of the Texas patronage systemand in the earliest beginnings of the United Farm Workers movement, led by a beautiful woman who speaks to his heart in a way no one else has. As Hack begins to bring justice to the underserved, he finds both a new love and a new purpose. With his skillful blend of engaging plotlines, compelling characters, and graceful prose, James Lee Burke demonstrates the shimmering clarity of vision that has made him belo

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Author

Burke, James Lee, 1936-

Publisher

Orion mass market paperback

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9780752842691

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Thriller

Rating

3.89 / 5 (1,451 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14