{"product_id":"9781453203989","title":"The Lords of Discipline","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cadet encounters hazing and racism at an elite military academy in this novel from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Prince of Tides\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As Will McLean begins his studies at the Carolina Military Institute, the American South is in turmoil over desegregation. An outsider to the harsh authoritarianism of the military, Will survives the school’s notorious freshman hazing, and avoids attention from its fabled and menacing secret society, the Ten.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But when he is asked to mentor the school’s first black student, Will is drawn into the intense racial politics—and the threat of violence—simmering beneath the surface.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Based on Conroy’s own military school experience and featuring his lush prose and richly drawn characters, \u003ci\u003eThe Lords of Discipline\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful story of a young man’s stand for justice and the friendship, love, and courage he finds along the way.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140727030000,"sku":"9781453203989","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781453203989_p0.jpg?v=1763848454","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781453203989","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}