Goods & Effects, a novel by Al Schnupp, is set in rural Missouri. Devastated by the death of her husband and sons, Hannah, a Mennonite, sells the family farm, creates a store and quarters in a delivery truck, and travels several circuits selling her wares.
Hannah finds people who believe in her, including Nathan, a motel owner who allows her to park her truck in his parking lot; Darla, a talented deaf artist who accompanies Hannah on her rounds; Wanda, a receptionist at a distribution center; Naomi, wife of a pious deacon; Frank, a gentle farmer with a chronically ill wife; Velma, owner of a woodworking shoe; and Vivian, a librarian.
As Hannah’s relationships deepen, her faith diminishes, but her vision of humanity expands. Hannah is a clever problem solver, shrewd schemer, spinner of tender lies, advocate for justice, promoter of the arts, and dream weaver.
Goods & Effects is published by Golden Antelope Press in Kirksville and will be available on Amazon on May 29th, 2021.
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