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“A vivid portrait of a teenage girl and her family in disarray. Meredith is a wonderful narrator, witty, feisty, full of yearning, and the story she tells is as complicated as life itself. This is a richly satisfying novel.”

Quote by Margot Livesey

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Margot Livesey is a British author known for her intricate psychological portraits and rich imagination. Her works often focus on female characters and complex interpersonal relationships, which have won her a wide readership. more

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