Barbara Hale
Vickie North
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Ward Manning is a literary lion, hailed as a genius, his daughter Isabelle, his wife Claire and Brian, Isabelle’s friend. The catalyst is the death of Claire, wife and much beloved mother. The novel unfolds as Isabelle, Ward and Brian cope with the changes that follow Claire’s death.
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- Hardcover
Mar 14, 2023 · A smart, keenly-observed look at celebrity, sacrifice, and secrets that is absolutely riveting."—Seira Wilson, Senior Editor of Amazon. “Told as a novel-within-a-novel, A Likely Story is a subtle unfolding of a life led living with a celebrity and the struggle to shine on one’s own merits.”. — Authorlink.
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In A Likely Story, the only child of an iconic American novelist discovers a shocking tangle of family secrets that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents, upon her mother’s death. Isabelle Manning finds growing up in nineties New York City to be a blessing and a curse.
- Paperback
- February 13, 2024
Mar 14, 2023 · The only child of a famous American novelist discovers a shocking family secret that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents, her gilded childhood, and her own stalled writing career in this standout debut, perfect for fans of Pineapple Street and The Plot.
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- Leigh McMullan Abramson
Feb 13, 2024 · A debut novel about a young woman who uncovers a shocking family secret involving her famous parents and a mysterious book-within-a-book. A literary page-turner with elements of suspense, romance, and humor, perfect for fans of Pineapple Street and The Plot.
- 9782B
- 02/13/2024
- 368
- Atria Books
The only child of an iconic American novelist discovers a shocking tangle of family secrets that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents, her gilded childhood, and her own stalled writing career in this brilliantly observed standout debut.
A debut novel about a woman who uncovers family secrets and a book-within-a-book mystery. Listen to the full cast audiobook with a B&N subscription or pay $26.99.
