The Hour of the Locust Elma Mitchell While she tries desperately to

While she tries desperately to avoid falling down the stairs

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The Hour of the Locust Elma Mitchell While she tries desperately toWhen millions of locusts decimate the harvest, the residents of a village have no choice but to take to banditry to survive. Much as they believe this is a temporary measure and their wives will faithfully await their return, the dozen strong gang soon finds itself on a slippery slope leading to pillaging, murder and sadism.