Smoking flax

"Smoking Flax" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a poignant story set in the American South of the late 1800s. It follows a young lawyer, Elliott Harding, who returns to his family’s old Southern home determined to fight against the horrific acts of lynching, a practice deeply rooted in his community. As Elliott bravely tries to shift the opinions of those around him, he also finds himself drawn to Dorothy Carr, beginning a relationship that becomes entangled with the challenging social climate and his personal goals. The story is full of love, responsibility, and difficult choices as Elliott works against long-standing traditions and prejudices.