The Ex-Debutante (Thorndike Large Print Laugh Lines) - Hardcover

"Original with fresh sparks of wit, Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection. The Ex-Debutante battles the impossible need to both leave home and return home--and in the process she teaches us something about the grace of looking beyond image and embracing the messy imperfections of love, family and home." -Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of "Between the Tides"

"I adored "The Ex-Debutante" and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting. Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun--and the story was completely compelling." -Beth Harbison, bestselling author of "Shoe Addicts Anonymous"

""The Ex-Debutante" is fun, witty and totally "fabulous,"" -Rachel Gibson, "New York"" Times" bestselling author of "Tangled Up in You"
Praise for "The Devil in the Junior League" "Not even the requisite happy ending can blunt Lee's deliciously sharp jabs at Texas blue bloods." -"Entertainment Weekly" (Grade: A-) "Lee's details about how the blue-blood women dress, talk, decorate, entertain and conduct themselves...keep the pages turning." -"USA Today""" "Wickedly funny." -"Booklist"

"I adored "The Ex-Debutante" and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting. Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun--and the story was completely compelling."
-Beth Harbison, bestselling author of "Shoe Addicts Anonymous
"""The Ex-Debutante "is fun, witty and totally fabulous."
-Rachel Gibson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Tangled Up in You
""Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mots to split your sides. This is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a single page."
-Saira Rao, author of "The Chambermaid
""Original with fresh sparks of wit, Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection."
-Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of "Between the Tides""Lee once again demonstrates her trademark wit in this hilarious, fast-paced romp that proves you can go home again, but you probably shouldn't." -"Booklist
""Carlisle's trials--in the courtroom and out--teach her to appreciate her family and her community." -"Kirkus""
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“Lee once again demonstrates her trademark wit in this hilarious, fast-paced romp that proves you can go home again, but you probably shouldn’t.” –"Booklist
"“Carlisle’s trials—in the courtroom and out—teach her to appreciate her family and her community.” –"Kirkus""
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“I adored "The Ex-Debutante" and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting.  Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun—and the story was completely compelling.”
–Beth Harbison, bestselling author of "Shoe Addicts Anonymous
"“"The Ex-Debutante "is fun, witty and totally fabulous.”
–Rachel Gibson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Tangled Up in You
"“Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mots to split your sides.  This is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a single page.̶

"Lee once again demonstrates her trademark wit in this hilarious, fast-paced romp that proves you can go home again, but you probably shouldn't." -"Booklist
""Carlisle's trials--in the courtroom and out--teach her to appreciate her family and her community." -"Kirkus""
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"I adored "The Ex-Debutante" and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting. Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun--and the story was completely compelling."
-Beth Harbison, bestselling author of "Shoe Addicts Anonymous
"""The Ex-Debutante "is fun, witty and totally fabulous."
-Rachel Gibson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Tangled Up in You
""Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mots to split your sides. This is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a single page."
-Saira Rao, author of "The Chambermaid
""Original with fresh sparks of wit, Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection."
-Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of "Between the Tides""
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"The Ex-Debutante "is fun, witty and totally fabulous.--Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author of Tangled Up in You

I adored The Ex-Debutante and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting. Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun-and the story was completely compelling.--Beth Harbison, bestselling author of Shoe Addicts Anonymous

Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mots to split your sides. This is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a single page.--Saira Rao, author of The Chambermaid

Original with fresh sparks of wit, Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection.--Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of Between the Tides

Lee once again demonstrates her trademark wit in this hilarious, fast-paced romp that proves you can go home again, but you probably shouldn't. "Booklist"

Carlisle s trials in the courtroom and out teach her to appreciate her family and her community. "Kirkus"

I adored The Ex-Debutante and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting. Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun-and the story was completely compelling. Beth Harbison, bestselling author of Shoe Addicts Anonymous

"The Ex-Debutante "is fun, witty and totally fabulous. Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author of Tangled Up in You

Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mots to split your sides. This is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a single page. Saira Rao, author of The Chambermaid

Original with fresh sparks of wit, Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection. Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of Between the Tides"

"Lee once again demonstrates her trademark wit in this hilarious, fast-paced romp that proves you can go home again, but you probably shouldn't." --Booklist

"Carlisle's trials--in the courtroom and out--teach her to appreciate her family and her community." --Kirkus

"I adored The Ex-Debutante and seriously read it in one don't-interrupt-me-on-penalty-of-death sitting. Linda's voice is so lively and vibrant and fun-and the story was completely compelling." --Beth Harbison, bestselling author of Shoe Addicts Anonymous

"The Ex-Debutante is fun, witty and totally fabulous." --Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author of Tangled Up in You

"Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mots to split your sides. This is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a single page." --Saira Rao, author of The Chambermaid

"Original with fresh sparks of wit, Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection." --Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of Between the Tides

"Original with fresh sparks of wit...Lee offers a story about the importance of family, unconditional love and looking beyond the false surface of perfection.
-Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of "Between the Tides"

""The Ex-Debutante" is fun, witty and totally "fabulous,""
-Rachel Gibson, "New York"" Times" bestselling author of "Tangled Up in You"

"Linda Francis Lee serves up heaps of delicious bon mits to split your sides. Thsi is one debutante ball to which you'll want to show up unfashionably early so as not to miss a singel page."
-Saira Rao, author of "The Chambermaid"