Purple Jesus

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Set in South Carolina's Low Country, the narrative intertwines the lives of Purvis Driggers, a desperate man seeking escape, and Martha Umphlett, a woman trapped by familial obligations. After a failed robbery leads Purvis to Martha's baptism, he becomes infatuated, believing she holds the key to his freedom. Meanwhile, Brother Andrew, a monk questioning his faith, is also drawn to Martha. Their interconnected stories explore themes of love, desperation, and moral ambiguity, unfolding in a darkly humorous tale filled with murder, betrayal, and unexpected twists.