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Set in Oklahoma, this novel delves into the complex bonds of family, highlighting themes of love, adoption, and the Cherokee experience. It offers a reflective, character-driven narrative that underscores the enduring ties between mothers and daughters, adopted children, and community.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Barbara Kingsolver
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