"Fasinating... Diffenbaugh clearly knows both the human heart and her plants, and she keeps us rooting for the damaged Victoria." —O: The Oprah Magazine (book of the week)
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"The Rebel Wife takes us to the time when one who suffered through the Civil War was left to sort through the debris in order to start again. This story hums with suspense. More great discussion for the book clubs!" —Kathleen Grissom, author of The Kitchen House
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"An exquisite debut novel that brings Depression-era Hollywood to life with startling immediacy. Laura Lamont is a memorable character, and Emma Straub illuminates her inner life with uncanny authority." —Tom Perrotta, author of The Leftovers and Little Children
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