The Moonflower Vine: A Novel

By: Jetta Carleton

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Synopsis: “Wit, emotion and undiminished boldness. . . . This is a book which celebrates life and warms the heart.” —Tulsa WorldA timeless American classic, this beloved family saga of the heartland is “deeply felt . . . dramatic . . . constantly alive” (Harper’s Magazine)On a farm in western Missouri during the first half of the twentieth century, Matthew and Callie Soames create a life for themselves and raise four headstrong daughters. Jessica will break their hearts. Leonie will fall in love with the wrong man. Mary Jo will escape to New York. And wild child Mathy's fate will be the family's greatest tragedy. Over the decades they will love, deceive, comfort, forgive—and, ultimately, they will come to cherish all the more fiercely the bonds of love that hold the family together.This moving novel brings to life the rhythms and the mood of Midwestern rural life through its endearing characters and their secrets, fears, heartache, and pleasures. Jetta Carleton’s only work of fiction remains an utterly compelling story told with perceptive humor and a deep compassion.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 336 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780061971181
Related ISBNs:: 9780061673238
Publisher:: HarperCollins
Date of Addition:: 03/18/24
Copyrighted By:: Jetta Carleton
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Romance, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.