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One of ELITE DAILY’S “2018 Book Releases That’ll Make Reading More Your New Year’s Resolution”
“A sprightly tour through an old woman’s family secrets reveals that loving someone often requires the ability to forgive and a certain ‘sleight of hand.’” —Kirkus Reviews
“De Villepin’s intimate family portrait…gracefully highlights the ways people of widely varying temperaments learn to coexist…[and] features gratifyingly in-depth character studies and a strong sense of place.” —Booklist
“The story’s lighthearted and approachable nature allows it to explore both the pain and joy of these [family] connections in an honest way.” —World Literature Today
“Evocative…Readable and authentic.” —Historical Novel Society“Illuminating…A seductive life lesson.” —Vogue(Italy)
“A novel that uncovers the hidden nerves of family relationships.” —Marie Claire(Italy)