Confessions of a Falling Woman: And Other Stories

ISBN: 0060825324

Author: Dean, Debra

Condition: New

Ten masterworks of short fiction-by turns tender, comic, powerful, and devastating-from the highly praised author of The Madonnas of LeningradA surprised Southern matriarch is confronted by her family at an intervention. . . . A life-altering breakin triggers insomniac introspection in a desperate actor. . . . Streetwise New York City neighbors let down their guard for a nave puppeteer and must suffer the consequences. . . .In this stunning collection of short stories-five of which are being published for the very first time bestselling, award-winning author Debra Dean displays the depth and magnitude of her literary talent. Replete the seamless storytelling and captivating lyrical voice that made her debut novel, The Madonnas of Leningrad, a national bestseller, Deans Confessions of a Falling Woman is a haunting, satisfying, and unforgettable reading experience.A novel that dares to be beautiful-and fully succeeds.-Daily Mail (London)