Work Like Any Other

In 1920s rural Alabama, Roscoe T Martin pursues electricity as his obsession and life's work, captivated by this new power reshaping the modern world. When his wife Marie inherits her father's struggling farm, Roscoe must abandon his ambitions, a sacrifice that fractures his pride, his marriage, and his family bonds. Virginia Reeves' debut novel explores the tension between personal dreams and domestic obligation, tracing how a man's singular drive can unravel everything he holds dear. This assured first work stands alongside the finest contemporary American fiction.