First published 1990
Nora Silk moves to a quiet suburb, determined to raise her children without a husband. Her bold, unconventional lifestyle captivates the neighborhood, forcing locals to confront their own hidden desires. As Nora's magnetism draws people in, they begin to see themselves and their lives in a new light, leading to unexpected transformations. At the heart of this stirring portrait lies one woman's courageous quest to live life on her own terms.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unconventional-heroine
Setting: Long Island, Long Island (N.Y.), New York (State)
Period: 20th-century
256 pages · Paperback · Virago Press