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A good book is like the perfect fruit tart; how juicy the filling, how flakey the crust depends not only on using the freshest ingredients but also on the deft hands of the baker. In her debut novel, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, Helen Simonson crafts an enchanting tale, brilliant in its simple yet profound insight into human nature - a light and crisp perfection. Her characters etch themselves into your head and heart, lingering long ...
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On the eve of the monsoons, in a remote Indian village, Kavita gives birth to a baby girl. But in a culture that favors sons, the only way for Kavita to save her newborn daughter's life is to give her away. It is a decision that will haunt her and her husband for the rest ...
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Author of Inamorata: A Novel. Set during the 1920s, Inamorata tells of a young Harvard graduate student swept up into "The Scientific American" magazine's contest to find a genuine spirit-medium. Joseph Gangemi recently adapted Inamorata for the screen; the film is being produced by Johnny Depp's production company. Gangemi has also written the screenplays for upcoming films Eliza Graves, Into the Mirror and Wind Chill. Born in Wilmington, Delware, in 1970, Gangemi is a graduate of Swarthmore College. He lives with his wife in Philadelphia.
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