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In the aftermath of his divorce and the death of his son, Frank Bascombe struggles to come to terms with failure and tries to find consolation in the arms of a new girlfriend. What he hoped would be an idyllic adventure turns into a succession of calamities. The story follows Frank's journey as he tries to rediscover himself and find meaning in the world.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Richard Ford
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