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Autumn 1918. Rumors of peace are spreading across America, but spreading even faster are the first cases of Spanish influenza, whispering of the epidemic to come. Maureen Ross, well past a safe childbearing age, is experiencing a difficult pregnancy. Her husband, Troop -- cold and careless of her condition -- has battered her spirit throughout their marriage. Into this loveless menage arrives Troop's niece, Mary Oliver, who has come to help Maureen in the last weeks of her confinement. Horrified by Troop's bullying, she realizes that her true duty is to protect her aunt.
As the influenza spreads and the death toll grows, Troop's spiteful behavior worsens. He terrorizes the household, but when Mary fights back he begins to go over the edge. Maureen rallies, releasing a stunning thunderstorm of confrontation and, ultimately, finding spiritual renewal.
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Kaye Gibbons is the author of four previous novels: Ellen Foster, A Virtuous Woman, A Cure for Dreams, and Charms for the Easy Life. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and five children.
"Beautifully crafted and intense, Gibbons novels are marked by an emotional authenticity that never falters."
"The most powerful writing yet from Gibbons." -- San Antonio Express-News
"[R]ich and complex." -- Winston-Salem Journal
"DIVINING WOMEN is a compelling tale of female friendship and the confines of social expectation."--Denver Rocky Mountain News
"[R]ich and complex."--Winston-Salem Journal
"Gibbons has once again given stimulating voice to women."--Miami Herald
"[A] harrowing and explicit declaration of the power of a woman wronged."--Daily Press, Inc. Newport News, Va.
"With lean and graceful prose, Gibbons gives flesh to the meanings of love and resilience and oppression and cruelty."--Memphis Commercial Appeal
"It is vinatage Gibbons gorgeously written, filled with insights about women and memorable characters."--Newhouse News Service
"[A] work of grace and intelligence...all readers who appreciate fine writing will enjoy it."--Richmond Times-Dispatch
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"The most powerful writing yet from Gibbons." -- San Antonio Express-News
"[R]ich and complex." -- Winston-Salem Journal
"DIVINING WOMEN is a compelling tale of female friendship and the confines of social expectation."--Denver Rocky Mountain News
"[R]ich and complex."--Winston-Salem Journal
"Gibbons has once again given stimulating voice to women."--Miami Herald
"[A] harrowing and explicit declaration of the power of a woman wronged."--Daily Press, Inc. Newport News, Va.
"With lean and graceful prose, Gibbons gives flesh to the meanings of love and resilience and oppression and cruelty."--Memphis Commercial Appeal
"It is vinatage Gibbons gorgeously written, filled with insights about women and memorable characters."--Newhouse News Service
"[A] work of grace and intelligence...all readers who appreciate fine writing will enjoy it."--Richmond Times-Dispatch
Kaye Gibbons is the author of four previous novels: Ellen Foster, A Virtuous Woman, A Cure for Dreams, and Charms for the Easy Life. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and five children.
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