Poison
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Book Overview
The death of flamboyant writer and womanizer Peter Grosvenor sets in motion a series of spiraling events surrounding his legacy and his estate. His bitter third wife, his two children, his sister, his friends, and his would-be biographers are drawn into a maelstrom of intense memories and painful encounters as each of the major players in Peter's life seeks to appropriate Peter's estate for his or her own purposes. As a complex story of passion, jealousy, and loss unfolds, the figures that had once blossomed in Peter's presence spin off into their own orbits and turn against one another without the anchor of his charismatic presence. Ultimately, the tragedy and scandal that marred his life cannot be ended even by his death. Susan Fromberg Schaeffer writes with exquisite flavor and measure; character, history, and relationships build into a large, minutely detailed canvas and remind us why she is a master of the epic novel. Reading group guide included.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0393061019
ISBN13:9780393061017
Release Date:April 2006
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:608 Pages
Weight:2.24 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 6.5" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
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Amazing Words!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Susan Fromberg Schaeffer is amazing- to read her words is like sitting down at a great feast- I want to simply consume every word in sight and reach out for more- Reading Poison is an intimate experience in the beautiful power of a wordsmith at her peak. It's a book that I will not let go of- Order it now- read it- then get Madness of a Seduced Woman and Buffalo Afternoon- She's AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
She's done it again!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Another wonderful read from one of the very best comtemporary writers. Read this and your library of Susan Fromberg Schaeffer wii begin to grow exponentially.
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