The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses)
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The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses) by Terri-Lynne Defino
A whimsical, moving novel about a retirement home for literary legends who spar, conjure up new stories, and almost magically change the lives of the people around them. Alfonse Carducci was a literary giant who lived his life to excesslovers, alcohol, parties, and literary rivalries.
“A solid hit, perfect for book clubs and readers who love to read about writers, writing, and books; why we love them; and how they make life worth living” — Library Journal (starred review) “DeFino’s latest novel is a tale that emphasizes that second chances, artistic redemption and true love — in all its forms — can come at any time and any ageDeFino has a unique gift for language that captures the nostalgia and still-sharp wit of her aging artists perfectly.” — RT Book Reviews “Rediscover the sheer joy of writing…intriguing characters help keep the reader engaged.” — Booklist “This is a book to feel as much as to read…an intense texture of enchantment and reality.” — Historical Novel Society “[A] charming story about the power of love and the power of reading.” — NJ.com
Terri-Lynne DeFino was born and raised in New Jersey but escaped to the wilds of Connecticut where she still lives with her husband, and her cats. If you knock on her door, she’ll invite you in and feed you. That’s what Jersey Italian women do, because you can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can’t take the Jersey out of the girl. She is the author of the novel The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and Their Muses) and the Bitterly Suite romance series published by Kensington Lyrical.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780062742674 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062742671 |
| Title | The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses) |
| Author | Terri-Lynne Defino |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2018-07-26 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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