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After the sudden death of her lifelong mentor and best friend, a woman inherits a Great Dane that has been mute and traumatized by its master’s disappearance. Facing eviction because dogs are banned in her apartment building, she becomes determined to care for the dog, refusing to separate them even for brief periods. Her intense focus on the animal’s well‑being threatens to unravel her sanity, yet through this struggle she discovers a deep, unexpected bond that offers both heartache and profound rewards.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Sigrid Nunez
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