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And Ladies of the Club follows the intertwined lives of two Ohio women whose stories span from the Civil War to the New Deal. Set in the modest town of Waynesboro, the novel explores the intimate world of the local literary society and the changing roles of women over decades of American history. Through a blend of domestic detail and broader social context, the narrative examines friendship, community, and how personal histories are shaped by the times.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Helen Hooven Santmyer
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