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Exiles in the Garden"A master American novelist." Vanity Fair "One of the most astute writers of American fiction" (New York Times Book Review) delivers the resonant story of Alec Malone, a senator's son who rejects the family business of politics for a career as a newspaper photographer. Alec and his Swiss wife, Lucia, settle in Georgetown next door to a couple whose migr gatherings in their garden remind Lucia of all the things Americans are not. She leaves Alec as his
"A master American novelist." --Vanity Fair "One of the most astute writers of American fiction" (New York Times Book Review) delivers the resonant story of Alec Malone, a senator's son who rejects the family business of politics for a career as a newspaper photographer. Alec and his Swiss wife, Lucia, settle in Georgetown next door to a couple whose migr gatherings in their garden remind Lucia of all the things Americans are not. She leaves Alec as his career founders on his refusal of an assignment to cover the Vietnam War -- a slyly subversive fictional choice from Ward Just, who was himself a renowned war correspondent. At the center of the novel is Alec's unforeseen reckoning with Lucia's long-absent father, Andre Duran, a Czech living out the end of his life in a hostel called Goya House. Duran's career as an adventurer and antifascist commando is everything Alec's is not. The encounter forces Alec to confront just how different a life where things -- "terrible things, terrible things" -- happen is from a life where nothing much happens at all.Once again, "Ward Just writes the kind of books they say no one writes anymore: smart, well-crafted narratives -- wise to the ways of the world -- that use fiction to show us how we live" (Joseph Kanon, Los Angeles Times).
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 07/01/2010
ISBN: 9780547336015
Pages: 279
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 8.32h x 5.84w x 0.69d
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 07/18/2010 pg. 24
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★★★★★ 5
At Her Service
Format: Kindle
Another brilliant book by Anna Stone. I truly enjoy her books. The give and take in her characters is a delight to read.
The secondary characters are well developed and added to the storyline.
The angst was done well. The resolution was beautifully done.
I always look forward to a new book by Anna Stone, and it usually goes to the top of my tbr. I will continue to follow her.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
★★★★★ 5
How do you control another woman? Just like this!
Format: Kindle
Anna Stone has written a thrilling very hot and sexy love story. I was grabbed by the end of the first page and did not put it down until the last period! There are so many things to build the anxiety; childhood trauma, a total need to be dominated, job stress, and that went to both MC’s, and then there was a stalker added for good measure. As often as my heart swooned, and my imagination took over … honestly this story is good!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Instant love
Format: Kindle
This is typical Anna Stone writing which means it is very enjoyable but will follow very similarly to her other books. Valerie and Abby have an instant connection so no build up really. The drama with the ex was introduced but not played up enough. Most of the drama with Valerie seemed to be handled like background info and fixed off screen. Same with Abby and her family issues like it’s mentioned but miraculously better at the end. I had high hopes for this but I’m really not into the instant love trope. I do recommend if you are a fan of the author.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Good story
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed the stoey and the writing of this author. My only criticism is I felt the work up slowly and them bam it was at the end with a quick way to happiness for all. I have enjoyed many stories from this author.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Hot for Madame V!
Format: Kindle
Wow! Anna Stone knocks this out of the park! I love a good single mom romance novel and having her fall for the nanny makes it oh so much better!! I highly highly recommend this book! The spice is off the charts!! And the strap scenes and I mean multiple strap scenes 🥵🥵🥵
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