Erskine Caldwell — Episode In Palmetto

New American Library 1953 Paperback, 158pp. ""Episode in Palmetto" is a novel by Erskine Caldwell, published in 1950, set in the American South, focusing on a young, attractive school teacher named Vernona who arrives in the small town of Palmetto. The story explores themes of social issues, poverty, and racism, as Vernona's presence disrupts the town and ignites desires among the men. Within two weeks, Vernona becomes the object of male attention, forcing her to choose between becoming a prostitute or marrying a local farmer. Pages tanned, cover a little worn.". Fair.