Act of Contrition
"Fans of Janice Holt Giles will welcome her resurrection in this moving romance." -- Journal of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society"For fans of Janice Holt Giles's work, her new novel Act of Contrition will be a pleasant surprise." -- Kentucky Living"A fascinating study in how the evolution of social history acts as a counterpoint to the constancy of human nature." -- Lexington Herald-Leader"Important for many reasons, not the least of which is the way it broadens our view of Giles's immense gifts." -- Appalachian Heritage"At last! A love story written by Janice Holt Giles in 1957 and hidden away in archives since her death in 1979 is finally in print. Giles declared Act of Contrition one of the best books she had ever written." -- Dianne Watkins Stuart"A truly timeless tale that transcends generations." -- Knoxville News-Sentinel"A truly timeless tale that transcends generations as well as outlasting the obstacles they placed." -- Louisville Courier-Journal