Evered

"Evered" by Ben Ames Williams is a tale set in a close-knit northern village, where the imposing figure of Evered, a farmer and butcher, casts a long shadow over his family and the community. The story paints a vivid picture of tough, country life, where people gather to exchange local gossip and tales with each other in Will Bissell's store.. Evered's complicated connection with his gentle son, John, and his wife takes center stage, highlighting the sharp contrast between Evered's toughness and John's desire for love. This tension builds towards a tragic event involving Mary Evered, propelling the story into a powerful look at love, rage, and the fallout of intense emotions set against the backdrop of rural life.