The Pecan Man by Cassie Dandridge Selleck

Thanks, Tillie, for a good recommendation.  This is an interesting book about an elderly Southern white woman who is looking back on her life.  Many years ago, she hired a black, homeless man to work in her yard, much to the horror of friends and neighbors.  After that, there's a murder, a car accident, and a prison sentence - and most of all, lots of secrets.  It's well written, and definitely recommended.  BT, it's coming to you along with another one of Tillie's recs that I just couldn't get into.  See what you think.  -June