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By John Miller

ISBN-10: 1525236172

ISBN-13: 9781525236174

When Anna and Sadie detect the diaries in their mom, Rebecca, within the days following her dying, they examine that her existence was once way more advanced than both of them knew: a garment employee in early-1900s long island; the reluctant spouse in an prepared marriage to an unwell and abusive husband; the inconceivable pal of a pregnant prostitute.

But the diaries demonstrate greater than simply unbelievable information about Rebecca’s lifestyles: in addition they aspect to a family members mystery - and questions on Sadie’s precise parentage.

The Featherbed is a gripping family members saga that strikes among the tenements of recent York’s decrease East part and the stately houses of Toronto’s Annex. powerful in plot, personality, atmosphere, and elegance, it's a fully-realised debut from an guaranteed writer.

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