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At Barnard College in 1968, Georgette George meets the bright, idealistic Ann Drayton, whose fierce disdain for the ruling class clashes with Georgette’s hopes for escape. Their friendship ends violently, and Georgette turns to caring for her runaway sister. Eight years later, Ann is convicted of murder. Through revisiting her memories, Georgette uncovers the complicated forces behind Ann’s actions and realizes how her early encounter with the radical woman has guided her own path. The novel follows Georgette’s reflective narration as she grapples with the lasting impact of friendship, politics, and personal change.
First publish date: December 27, 2005
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Sigrid Nunez
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