From the author of Caroline, a revealing retelling of
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Little Women, from the
perspective of Margaret “Marmee” March, about the larger
real-world challenges behind the cozy domestic concerns cherished
by generations of readers. “Dazzling… Marmee carries her own
secrets and sharp edges in a story that will sweep you away and
leave you wishing for more.”  — Patti
Callahan Henry In 1861, war is raging in the South, but in Concord,
Massachusetts, Margaret March has her own battles to fight. With
her husband serving as an army chaplain, the comfort and security
of Margaret’s four daughters— Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—now rest
on her shoulders alone. Money is tight and every month, her
husband sends less and less of his salary with no explanation.
Worst of all, Margaret harbors the secret that these financial
hardships are largely her fault, thanks to a
disastrous mistake made over a decade ago which wiped out her
family’s fortune and snatched away her daughters’ chances for
the education they deserve. Yet even with all that weighs
upon her, Margaret longs to do more—for the war effort, for the
poor, for the cause of abolition, and most of all, for her
daughters. Living by her watchwords, “Hope and keep busy,” she
fills her days with humdrum charity work to keep her worries at
bay. All of that is interrupted when Margaret receives a telegram
from the War Department, summoning her to her husband’s
bedside in Washington, D.C. While she is away, her daughter Beth
falls dangerously ill, forcing Margaret to confront the possibility
that the price of her own generosity toward others may be her
daughter’s life. A stunning portrait of the paragon of virtue
known as Marmee, a wife left behind, a mother pushed to the brink,
a woman with secrets.
General
| Imprint: |
William Morrow Paperbacks
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2023 |
| Authors: |
Sarah Miller
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| Dimensions: |
203 x 135 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Pages: |
432 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-304188-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-06-304188-X |
| Barcode: |
9780063041882 |
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