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Emily Maxwell has just become widowed and faces the quiet, familiar streets of Pittsburgh with a longing for her grandchildren’s visits. She mourns subtle shifts in her neighborhood—new faces, new sounds—and questions her own place in a world that feels a little changed. As she confronts these life‑changing events, Emily finds an unexpected inner strength that inspires her to pursue fresh opportunities and redefine her future.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Stewart O'Nan
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