From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Story of Mina Lee comes a propulsive new novel of a family that unravels when a stranger is found dead in their backyard, only to find he might hold the key to finding their mother who disappeared a year ago"--
Dolce Agoniais a sometimes sad yet openly comic work, a moral and social reflection on our times compressed into a few hours of a snowy Thanksgiving night in a small college town in New England. Sean Farrell, the poet “with a gift for instilling discomfort,” is the host for this unforgettable evening: among his dozen guests are poets and writers and professors, former lovers, an artist-turned-housepainter, a bread maker, a secretary, and a young woman with an infant and a haunting past. Not all of them know one another when the evening begins, but, as this remarkable novel unfolds, the reader will come to know each of them intimately—to move inside their skins and to live in their thoughts, to share in their past sufferings and to know their hopes; even to catch a glimpse, through the eyes of their “creator,” into their futures, to know their fates. It is Nancy Huston’s gift and triumph that she can move so freely and seamlessly from tragedy to comedy. And what comedy she give us: her insights into the ego of the ageing male are as funny as they are uncanny; even the death of a beloved characters is rendered through such absurd twists that laughter overwhelms sadness. With Dolce Agonia, Huston has written an eloquent exploration of mortality that is a celebration of life. At the core of this novel is a universal plea that we never let go of our friends, never lose their stories.
Discusses the personal life and political career of the man who served as senator from Texas, vice-president, and thirty-sixth president of the United States.
Sarah MacDonald doesn't recognize ballet legend and movie idol Ian Wild when he appears at her door. Stranded, Ian is soon entranced by his lovely good samaritan--and convinces her to come with him on a wild adventure of romance and intrigue. A Harper Monogram novel of romance.
A region-by-region traveler's guide to Switzerland that contains maps, itineraries, prices, hours of operation, phone numbers, and detailed information on sites to see, lodging, dining, and activities; also includes a book and video list, A-Z travel tips, a vocabulary guide, and a full-color pull-out map of all of Switzerland.
No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this guide, updated every year, our experts who live in Switzerland give you the inside track showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Switzerland 2002 shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Your personal supply of Post-it? flags makes it easy to mark your favorite listings and the foldout map will keep you on course. Plus, web links, maps, costs, and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap. ""The king of guidebooks." - Newsweek
All Joy knows about her past is that her beloved brother, Buddy, was kidnapped when they were both very young. As the secrets of the past start to surface, the terror of the present begins.
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