Furious Hours Summary of Key Points
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep is a riveting true crime story intertwined with a biography of the beloved author, Harper Lee. The book delves into the case of Reverend Willie Maxwell, an Alabama preacher accused of murdering five family members for insurance money. It also explores Lee’s attempt to write her own account of the case following the success of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ revealing the struggles she faced with fame and writing.