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The girls from Corona del Mar follows a group of young women growing up together in a coastal California community. As they face life‑changing events—loss, illness, the arrival of parenthood, and the pull of distance—their bonds are tested and ultimately revealed to be either breaking or enduring. The novel captures the emotional arc of friendship from youth into adulthood, set against the backdrop of California’s evolving landscape.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Rufi Thorpe
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