First published 2016
When a young woman named Meg inherits a country house, she moves in with her worldly friend Nonie. But their cozy arrangement is disrupted by the arrival of Meg's estranged mother, the formidable Mrs. Paley. As the three women navigate their complicated relationships, they confront the legacy of the past and the boundaries of their own lives. Woven throughout are the vivid stories of "Birds of America," the book Meg's mother is writing. Brimming with sharp insights and dry wit, this intricate novel explores the joys and burdens of family, the pursuit of art, and the enduring power of female friendship.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: estranged-family, found-family
Setting: Country House
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
1041 pages · Kindle Edition · Open Road Media