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Set against the backdrop of 20th‑century Princeton, New Jersey, Joyce Carol Oates weaves a tale of a devastating curse that targets the town’s most affluent families. When a young bride vanishes, her brother embarks on a desperate search that brings him face‑to‑face with the city’s powerful elite and its most controversial voices, including noted figures such as Grover Cleveland and Upton Sinclair. The novel blends historical detail with elements of paranormal fiction, exploring themes of inheritance, community, and the weight of legacy amid the region’s complex social fabric.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Joyce Carol Oates
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