Author: francineprose
As Lou finds friendship and opportunity in 1920s Paris, the tides of history pull her life in a sinister direction… A National Book Award finalist presents “a dark and glorious tour de force” (Booklist starred review).
A National Book Award finalist that’s “astutely observed, often laugh-aloud funny” (Publishers Weekly): Unsatisfied college professor Swenson finds his faith in writing restored by a talented student. But a moment of carelessness may cost him everything… “Blisteringly funny yet compassionate” (Newsweek).